Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X20S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X20S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 20mm 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 ±0.09° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.09°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X20S
The AirTAC B06-TCM16X20S is a JIS guided twin-rod double-acting cylinder featuring a brass sliding bearing. The "B06-" prefix designates this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the standard TCM16X20S, meaning it is mechanically identical to the base unit but curated for cell, module, and pack assembly lines. It generates 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, driven by an Ø8 mm piston rod on M5x0.8 ports.
Because the drive piston runs between two integrated guide rods, you do not need an external linear slide. The brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust and hard knocks, offering about double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder where a steel-ball guide might jam from contamination. Anti-rotation accuracy holds at ±0.09°, keeping a gripper square under offset loads. Stroke termination relies on fixed rubber TPU bumpers, lacking any adjustable air cushion screw. Two independent upper and side port groups let you route tubing from whichever face is clear, while four sensor slots accept CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches via the standard built-in magnet.
Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X20S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 | ±0.09° (retracted) |
| Cushion | Rubber bumper |
| Max std stroke | Up to 200 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 75 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | — |
| Max | 21 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø8 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-TCM16X20S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X20 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X20S Is Used
Prismatic Cell Stacking Press
Pushes battery cells into alignment stacks using 101 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. The brass sliding bearing tolerates electrode dust without jamming, maintaining ±0.09° squareness against off-centre loads.
Module Tab Welding Clamp
Clamps battery module tabs for laser welding. The integrated twin guide rods handle the side load of the clamping jaws directly, eliminating the need for a separate linear rail in the weld cell.
Pack Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a heavy-duty stop gate on a battery pack conveyor. The impact-tolerant brass bearing absorbs the shock of arriving pallets, shrugging off grit where a steel-ball guide would wear prematurely.
Is the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X20S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this unit, stepping down to an Ø12 bore yields roughly 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, whereas moving up to an Ø20 bore provides 157 N. Choose this 16 mm bore if your battery stacking or tabbing fixture requires around 101 N of force alongside robust radial load tolerance. If your application instead demands low-friction precision for vertical high-load positioning, the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing is the better route. To replace this SKU exactly, match the 16 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, PT thread form, and standard S magnet.
Remember that the twin-rod guide resists rotation, not gravity; the rod will drift downward if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered. For fail-safe load holding on a vertical battery handling axis, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa, with speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
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-TCM16X20S FAQ
This double-acting cylinder delivers 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, and 141 N of push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 21 kgf. It operates on filtered air at 0.15-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the TCM16X20S; mechanically, the bore, stroke, and seals are identical to the standard model. For end-of-stroke damping, it uses fixed rubber TPU bumpers at each end—there is no adjustable air cushion screw to set.
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