Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X40S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X40S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 40mm 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
- Stroke40 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-TCM16X40S
The B06-TCM16X40S is an AirTAC JIS guided twin-rod cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines, where the B06- prefix denotes a battery-dedicated variant mechanically identical to the standard TCM16X40S. It uses a double-acting drive piston running between two guide rods in a single integrated body, completely eliminating the need for an external linear slide. The brass sliding bearing provides roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder, shrugging off weld spatter, grit, and coolant where a steel-ball guide would jam. Delivering 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa, it carries an 8 mm piston rod on M5x0.8 ports.
Anti-rotation precision is held to ±0.09°, keeping a gripper or tabbing blade perfectly square under offset loads. You can plumb the cylinder from either the upper face or side ports, while four sensor slots accept CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches via the standard built-in magnet. Stroke ends are softened by fixed TPU bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion. Note that the guide resists rotation, not gravity; if air pressure drops, the rod will drift, requiring an external pilot check valve for fail-safe holding.
Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X40S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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-TCM16X40S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X40 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X40S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking Press
Pushes lithium-ion pouch cells into modules with 101 N of force at 0.5 MPa, where the brass sliding bearing tolerates abrasive separator dust without jamming.
Tab Welding Clamp
Holds busbar tabs square during laser welding; the ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance keeps the clamp face parallel despite off-centre reaction forces.
Module Pallet Stopper
Halts heavy battery pallets on a transfer line; the twin guide rods absorb the radial impact load that would destroy a standard round cylinder.
Is the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM16X40S the Right Cylinder?
This 16 mm bore generates 101 N push and 75 N pull at 0.5 MPa (141 N push at 0.7 MPa, 21 kgf theoretical max). If you need less force, step down to the Ø12 bore which provides 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa; if your battery-handling fixture requires more power, step up to the Ø20 bore which yields 157 N at 0.5 MPa. The port thread form is PT (tapered) as standard, and the built-in magnet (S) is included for position sensing.
Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing only if your application demands ultra-low friction or high-precision vertical load handling. For repetitive battery-cell stacking or tabbing under contamination, this TCM brass sliding bearing is the superior choice. Since the 40 mm stroke falls well within the 200 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, it ships as a standard made-to-stock configuration.
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-TCM16X40S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 101 N of push and 75 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 141 N, with a theoretical maximum force of 21 kgf. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, and the cylinder runs at speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
The B06- prefix indicates this is an AirTAC battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the TCM16X40S; the physical specs, seals, and dimensions are completely identical to the base model. For end-of-stroke damping, it uses fixed rubber TPU bumpers at both ends—there is no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw to set.
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