Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X80S
The AirTAC B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X80S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 80mm 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
- Stroke80 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-TCM20X80S
The AirTAC B06-TCM20X80S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder configured specifically for battery manufacturing environments, though mechanically identical to the standard TCM20X80S. The B06- prefix simply designates its application focus for cell and pack assembly lines. A drive piston operates between two guide rods supported by brass sliding bearings within a single integrated body. This design inherently prevents rotation and manages side loads, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. Generating 157 N of push and 118 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, it is well-sized for medium-duty positioning tasks.
The brass sliding bearing construction provides roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a conventional plain cylinder, shrugging off the grit and hard knocks common on high-speed production floors where a steel-ball guide might jam. Anti-rotation accuracy is held to ±0.08°, keeping a gripper or tooling plate perfectly square during off-centre handling. Air is plumbed via 1/8" ports, and the Ø10 mm piston rod cycles at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s. Stroke termination is softened by fixed TPU bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion. The standard built-in magnet enables position feedback via CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in any of the four sensor grooves.
Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X80S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X80S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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-TCM20X80S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×80 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL20X80 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X80S Is Used
Prismatic Cell Stacking
Pushes lithium cells into alignment jigs during module stacking, using the 157 N thrust at 0.5 MPa while the brass sliding bearing tolerates abrasive dust without jamming.
Pallet Stop Gate
Acts as a heavy-duty stop for battery tray conveyors; the twin guide rods absorb the 32 kgf maximum impact of arriving pallets, keeping the gate square under ±0.08°.
Tab Welding Clamp
Positions and holds battery tabs during ultrasonic welding, where the fixed brass bushings resist weld spatter and side loads better than a ball-bearing cylinder.
Is the Airtac B06-TCM Battery-Specific Cylinder B06-TCM20X80S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this model, compare its output against adjacent bores: stepping down to Ø16 yields about 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to Ø25 provides 245 N, allowing you to tune the actuator to the exact payload of your battery handling fixture. If your application demands exceptionally low friction or high-precision vertical load handling, the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing is the better choice. To replace this unit, match the 20 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 1/8" PT ports, and confirm the standard S magnet is present. Note that if air pressure drops or the valve is centered, the rod will drift downward; the guide resists twisting, not gravity, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe load holding.
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-TCM20X80S FAQ
This 20 mm bore cylinder generates 157 N of push and 118 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 220 N of push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum force of 32 kgf. It operates on filtered air at 0.15-1.0 MPa and cycles at 30-500 mm/s.
The B06- prefix indicates this is an AirTAC battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the TCM20X80S; mechanically, the dimensions, seals, and forces are identical to the base model. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by fixed rubber TPU bumpers at both ends, as the TC series does not feature adjustable air cushions.
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