Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X65S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X65S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 65mm 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
- Stroke65 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 TCL16X65S
The AirTAC TCL16X65S is a JIS double-acting twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing. It supplies 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. A drive piston operates between two guide rods within a single integrated body, eliminating the need to align a separate external slide. The steel-ball bearing ensures low-friction, high-precision movement without the stick-slip common to plain bushings, making it well suited for vertical lifts and accurate high-cycle tasks.
This 16 mm bore unit uses an Ø8 mm piston rod and M5x0.8 ports. It maintains a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.07°, keeping a gripper or blade square under off-centre loads. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. The body includes four sensor slots for CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches, and the standard S magnet is built-in.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X65S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X65S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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 TCL16X65S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×65 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM16X65 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X65S Is Used
PCB Handling Lift
Using its 101 N push at 0.5 MPa and smooth stick-slip-free vertical travel, this cylinder raises delicate PCBs within an SMT line without jerking the assembly.
Small Gripper Transfer
The ±0.07° non-rotating tolerance keeps an off-centre gripper square during component pick-and-place, while the twin guide rods absorb the resulting moment load.
Lab Sample Positioning
Steel-ball linear precision moves a sample tray 65 mm accurately, and the integrated body removes the alignment work of matching a separate cylinder to a rail.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X65S the Right Cylinder?
If sizing your actuator, consider the neighbouring bores: the Ø12 yields 57 N of push, while the Ø20 provides 157 N at 0.5 MPa. Choose the TCL16 for compact precision lifts needing roughly 101 N of thrust. If your application involves heavy radial impacts or dusty environments, select the TCM16 instead, as its brass sliding bearing handles abusive radial loads better than the steel-ball linear guide. To replace this unit, specify bore 16, stroke 65, M5x0.8 ports, PT thread, and the standard S magnet. Remember that this cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost; install 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 TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X65S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 101 N of push and 75 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 141 N. The maximum theoretical force is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, there is no cushion screw. Each end of stroke lands on a fixed TPU rubber bumper to soften the impact. Speed ranges from 30 to 500 mm/s.
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