Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X50S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X50S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 50mm 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 ±0.08° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.08°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X50S
The AirTAC B06-TCM20X50S is a JIS guided twin-rod double-acting cylinder built for battery-manufacturing lines. The leading B06- prefix marks this as a battery-industry dedicated variant of the base TCM20X50S, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard unit. It features a brass sliding bearing that handles radial loads and hard knocks, shrugging off conductive dust and debris where a steel-ball guide would jam. Delivering 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa, it suits cell stacking and tabbing tasks.
A Ø10 mm piston rod moves through 1/8" ports, while the twin-guide structure yields a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.08° to keep gripper plates perfectly square during off-centre handling. Stroke terminations rely on fixed TPU rubber bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion. The integrated body removes the need to align a separate linear rail, and four sensor slots accept CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches to track position.
Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 50 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Brass sliding bearing |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 | ±0.08° (retracted) |
| Cushion | Rubber bumper |
| Max std stroke | Up to 250 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | — |
| Max | 32 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø10 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-TCM20X50S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL20X50 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X50S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking Press
Pushes lithium cells into modules with 157 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, while the brass sliding bearing tolerates abrasive debris that would jam a ball guide.
Tab Welding Clamp
Holds battery tabs flat for laser welding with a ±0.08° non-rotating tolerance, ensuring the electrode stays square under off-centre loads.
Pallet Stop Gate
Halts moving battery trays on a transfer line; the twin guide rods absorb the horizontal side-impact without needing an external shock absorber.
Is the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X50S the Right Cylinder?
This 20 mm bore generates 157 N push and 118 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force to handle delicate battery cells, stepping down to the Ø16 bore yields roughly 101 N of push. For heavier module manipulation, moving up to the Ø25 bore provides about 245 N. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your application demands exceptionally low friction or high-precision vertical loading.
Remember that air pressure drives both extension and retraction; if the air supply drops, the rod will drift and drop the load because the guide only resists rotation, not gravity. Add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding. Replacement units must match the 20 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 1/8" PT thread form, and the standard built-in 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-TCM20X50S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 157 N of push and 118 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 220 N. The theoretical maximum force is 32 kgf.
The B06- prefix designates this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the TCM20X50S, with identical mechanical specs. 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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