Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X25S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X25S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 25mm stroke on twin guide rods. Its integrated steel-ball linear bearing gives low-friction, high-precision travel — well suited to vertical lifts and high-load, high-accuracy moves, holding the tool square to ±0.07° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingSteel-ball linear bearing
- Non-rotating±0.07°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X25S
The AirTAC TCL16X25S is a JIS-standard guided twin-rod double-acting cylinder featuring an integrated steel-ball linear bearing. A central Ø8 mm drive piston moves between two guide rods, generating 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. This design eliminates the need for an external linear slide, saving space and alignment effort while carrying side loads directly.
With a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.07°, the unit keeps a gripper or blade perfectly square under off-centre loads. The low-friction steel-ball bearing ensures smooth, stick-slip-free travel ideal for vertical lifts. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, and the standard built-in magnet supports CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 25 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Steel-ball linear 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 | ±0.07° (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 TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X25S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM16X25 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X25S Is Used
PCB handling lift
Raises delicate circuit boards using 101 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, where the low-friction steel-ball bearing prevents stick-slip for smooth, precise vertical motion.
Small-part gripper transfer
Keeps an off-centre gripper square during pick-and-place cycles, relying on the ±0.07° non-rotating tolerance to resist moment loads without an external guide.
Lab sample positioning
Moves test tubes into analyzers using the integrated twin-rod body, saving alignment work while the Ø8 mm piston rod provides stable actuation.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X25S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, consider stepping down to the Ø12 option for roughly 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, or moving up to the Ø20 model for about 157 N if your application requires more force. Choose the sibling TCM series with its brass sliding bearing only if your duty cycle involves heavy impacts or highly dusty radial loads. Remember that this cylinder will not hold a load if air pressure drops; add an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe positioning. To replace this exact unit, specify a 16 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, M5x0.8 PT ports, and the standard 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 TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X25S 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. The theoretical maximum force is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, stroke ends are damped by fixed rubber TPU bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning there is no cushion screw to set. The guide resists rotation but the rod drifts if air pressure is lost, so use a rod lock for fail-safe holding.
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