Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL16X40S
The AirTAC Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL16X40S is a genuine HLS slide-table cylinder, 16 mm bore: a double-acting dual-rod air cylinder integrated with a cross-roller guide so the table travels straight with high rigidity and low deflection. It delivers about 151 N of push at 0.5 MPa. This is the symmetrical version. A floating joint spares the rod from side torque; the magnet is fitted as standard.
- TypeSlide-table, double acting
- Guidecross-roller guide
- Bore16 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa151 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 0.7 MPa (22 - 100 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- CushionBumper (+ shock-absorber option)
- Magnet / sensorStandard; CMSH/DMSH/EMSH
- ThreadPT
About the Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL16X40S
The HLSL16X40S is a symmetrical slide-table cylinder combining a double-acting, dual-rod air cylinder with an integrated cross-roller guide, so the table moves in a straight, precise line even under off-centre loads. Bore 16 with 40 mm stroke provides moderate thrust, doubled by the two rods, and the cross-roller guide delivers high rigidity and low deflection for accurate positioning. The floating joint isolates the rods from side torque, and the symmetrical body accepts workpiece mounting on either side. This is the basic version with standard bumpers at both ends.
This is a genuine AirTAC part with a position-detecting magnet fitted as standard; the magnetic-switch slots on the body take CMSH, DMSH or EMSH sensor switches. Bore 16 operating pressure is 0.15-0.7 MPa (22-100 psi) with 0.7 MPa as the maximum working pressure. Exact thrust, dimensions and allowable load and moment figures for this model are in the on-page specification table, and we will confirm them from the datasheet on request.
Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL16X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL16X40S |
|---|---|
| Type | Slide-table cylinder, double acting, dual rod |
| Series / guide | HLSL (cross-roller guide) |
| Bore | 16 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 151 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 - 0.7 MPa (22 - 100 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.2 MPa (175 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Speed range | 50 - 500 mm/s (meter-out) |
| Cushion | Bumper; shock-absorber / adjustable-stopper options |
| Magnet / sensor | Standard; CMSH, DMSH, EMSH |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC HL slide-table data. Max working pressure is 0.7 MPa. The table rides on an integrated linear guide — do not apply strong impact or large moment. Allowable load and moment are published as tables and curves, and overall dimensions vary per stroke — ask us and we confirm from the datasheet.
How to choose
Bore 16 offers moderate push; choose bore 20 or 25 where higher thrust is needed, or bore 8 or 12 for lighter duty. Pick the HLSL cross-roller guide for maximum precision and rigidity; HLQ suits anti-rust, dust-proof ball-bearing duty, HLH a miniature roller-ball guide with the best straightness, and HLF a low-height cross-roller body. Check that 40 mm is within the bore 16 stroke table, and route your load and moment sizing through the published tables and deflection curves - we can help. This unit is the basic version with no adjuster; HLS/HLQ models can add A rubber stoppers, B or BS/BF shock absorbers, subject to bore. Thread is PT, with G and NPT available in the series.
Applications
Small-parts assembly stage
The cross-roller guide keeps the table square through its 40 mm stroke, ideal for inserting, seating or indexing small components.
Pick-and-place module
Dual rods double the thrust for a gripper or suction cup, while the floating joint protects the rods from side loads on pick-up.
Small-parts transfer
The symmetrical table parts or positions components between conveyor or bowl-feed stations with precise, low-deflection travel.
FAQ
Why choose the HLSL cross-roller version over the HLQ ball-bearing model?
Both are symmetrical dual-rod slide tables, but the HLSL cross-roller guide offers the highest precision, rigidity and load capacity with low deflection, while HLQ ball-bearing guides prioritise anti-rust and dust-proof performance. Choose HLSL when positioning accuracy matters most, and never mix guide types or thrust tables between the two sub-families.
How fast and at what pressure should I run this cylinder?
Bore 16 operates between 0.15 and 0.7 MPa (22-100 psi); 0.7 MPa is the maximum working pressure, so never run above it. Control speed meter-out within the 50-500 mm/s range on air filtered to 40 um, and verify allowable load and moment against the datasheet tables and curves for your stroke before finalising the design.