Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X90-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X90-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 90mm 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
- Stroke90 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 TCL16X90-S
The AirTAC TCL16X90-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing. It generates 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it suited for compact assembly mechanisms. The integrated guide unit prevents rotation to a tight ±0.07° tolerance, ensuring your gripper or blade stays square under off-centre loads without needing an external rail.
This double-acting unit runs on an Ø8 mm piston rod with M5x0.8 ports. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, absorbing impacts directly. Two independent port groups (upper face and side) let you feed air from whichever side is free without extra elbows, while the built-in magnet works seamlessly with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X90-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X90-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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 TCL16X90-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM16X90 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X90-S Is Used
PCB Handling Lift
Raises delicate electronic panels using 101 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa; the steel-ball linear bearing ensures smooth, stick-slip-free vertical motion for high-cycle production.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
Moves small parts between conveyor stages; the ±0.07° non-rotating tolerance keeps the end-effector square under moment loads without an external guide.
Lab Sample Positioning
Indexes test tubes precisely over a 90 mm span; the low-friction linear guide and fixed rubber bumpers provide repeatable stopping without complex adjustments.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL16X90-S the Right Cylinder?
If sizing up or down, the Ø12 bore provides about 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, whereas the Ø20 bore offers roughly 157 N. Choose the sibling TCM series with its brass sliding bearing if your application involves heavy impacts or dusty radial loads. Remember that this cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe positioning. Replacement requires matching the 16 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, M5x0.8 PT thread, and 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 TCL16X90-S 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, it uses fixed TPU rubber bumpers at each end to soften the stop. There is no cushion screw to adjust. The steel-ball linear bearing provides the high precision, distinguishing it from the TCM's brass sliding bearing.
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