Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM12X30S
The AirTAC B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM12X30S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 30mm stroke on twin guide rods. Its integrated brass sliding bearing gives high radial-load and impact resistance — about double the horizontal impact tolerance of a plain cylinder, holding the tool square to ±0.10° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.10°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM12X30S
The AirTAC B06-TCM12X30S is a JIS guided twin-rod double-acting cylinder featuring a brass sliding bearing, engineered specifically for battery manufacturing lines. The "B06-" prefix denotes this battery-industry dedication; mechanically, the unit is entirely identical to the standard TCM12X30S. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in a single integrated body, generating 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa. This architecture completely eliminates the need for an external linear slide, saving valuable space in dense cell assembly machinery.
The brass sliding bearing provides roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder, shrugging off dust and debris where a steel-ball guide would jam. Holding a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.1°, the Ø6 mm piston rod stays square under offset loads. Air hooks up via M5x0.8 ports, and stroke termination is softened by fixed TPU bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion. Furthermore, the standard built-in magnet feeds position signals to CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches mounted in any of the four sensor slots.
Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM12X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM12X30S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Brass sliding bearing |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.10° (retracted) |
| Cushion | Rubber bumper |
| Max std stroke | Up to 150 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TCL/TCM series datasheet (JIS standard). Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT. Every TC model ships with a built-in magnet for sensor switches.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | — |
| Max | 12 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø6 mm); the twin guide rods carry side load and torque, not thrust. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure.
Model Code: Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM12X30S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL12X30 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM12X30S Is Used
Prismatic Cell Stacking Pusher
Applies 57 N of thrust to align prismatic cells during stacking, where the brass sliding bearing tolerates electrode dust that would jam a ball guide.
Tab Welding Clamp
Holds battery tabs flat for laser welding with ±0.1° non-rotating accuracy, ensuring the clamping plate stays perfectly square under off-centre pressure.
Module Pallet Stopper
Halts pallets on a battery module transfer line; the twin guide rods absorb the radial impact load without needing a separate external shock absorber.
Is the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM12X30S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 12 mm bore yields 57 N push and 42 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, the 10 mm bore provides 39 N push, or you can step up to the 16 mm bore for 101 N push. Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your battery stacking application demands ultra-low friction or high-precision vertical load handling. Remember that air pressure drives both extension and retraction; if pneumatic supply drops, the rod will drift, so fit an external pilot check valve for fail-safe load holding. Replacement requires matching the 12 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, PT thread, and standard S magnet.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Side load / torque the guide must carry
- ✓ TCL (precision, low friction) vs TCM (impact, radial load)
- ✓ Stroke & mounting face (top / bottom / rear)
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/NPT/G)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check The guide unit takes side load & torque — but do not exceed the max safe load/torque for your stroke.
- check Mount from the top, bottom (screw or T-slot) or rear face; use the precision locating holes.
- check Do not disassemble the fixing block or guide unit — factory-set precision.
- check Fit CS1 / DS1 magnetic switches in the four sensor slots as needed.
Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM12X30S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa this cylinder provides 57 N of push and 42 N of pull. At the maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa, the push increases to 79 N. The theoretical maximum force is 12 kgf.
The B06- prefix indicates this is a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the TCM12X30S, sharing identical mechanical specifications. It uses fixed rubber TPU bumpers at each end to soften the stop; there is no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw to set.
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