Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X70-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X70-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 70mm 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
- Stroke70 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 TCL16X70-S
The AirTAC TCL16X70-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in a single integrated body, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. Delivering 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting unit is built for compact lifting and transfer tasks.
The integrated steel-ball bearing ensures smooth, low-friction travel with no stick-slip, making it ideal for vertical lifts. It holds a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.07°, keeping a gripper or plate square under off-centre loads. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, and the standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X70-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X70-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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 TCL16X70-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×70 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM16X70 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X70-S Is Used
PCB Panel Elevation Gate
Lifts delicate electronics panels vertically using 101 N of thrust, where the steel-ball linear bearing provides smooth travel without stick-slip.
Small Part Pick-and-Place
Transfers components with an off-centre gripper, relying on the ±0.07° non-rotating tolerance to keep the tooling perfectly square.
Lab Sample Indexing
Positions sample trays accurately using the Ø8 mm piston rod, benefiting from the low-friction precision of the twin-rod guide.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X70-S the Right Cylinder?
This 16 mm bore generates 101 N push and 75 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the Ø12 bore which provides about 57 N of push; for more power, the Ø20 bore delivers roughly 157 N. Choose the TCM variant with its brass sliding bearing if your application involves heavy impact or dusty radial loads.
To match this cylinder for replacement, specify the 16 mm bore, 70 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port with PT thread, and the standard S magnet. Note that air pressure loss will cause the rod to drift downward, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe 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 TCL16X70-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 101 N push and 75 N pull; at 0.7 MPa push increases to 141 N. The theoretical maximum force is 21 kgf. Operating speed ranges from 30-500 mm/s.
A moulded rubber bumper absorbs the stop at both ends. There is no air-cushion screw to set or adjust on the TC series.
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