Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X100S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X100S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 100mm stroke on twin guide rods. Its integrated brass sliding bearing gives high radial-load and impact resistance — about double the horizontal impact tolerance of a plain cylinder, holding the tool square to ±0.09° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.09°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X100S
The AirTAC TCM16X100S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder engineered for double-acting operation. A central Ø8 mm piston rod drives the load while two brass sliding bearings support radial force, eliminating the need to align an external linear rail. Delivering 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa, this 16 mm bore unit is purpose-built for off-centre loads. The integrated guide maintains a tight ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance, keeping grippers or blades perfectly square throughout the 100 mm stroke.
Designed for harsh environments, the brass bearing shrugs off grit and hard knocks that would jam a steel-ball guide. You can plumb the M5x0.8 ports from either the upper face or side, and the standard built-in magnet allows CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches to drop into any of the four sensor slots. Stroke terminations are softened by fixed TPU bumpers, meaning there is no air-cushion screw to adjust or maintain.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Brass sliding 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 | ±0.09° (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 TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X100S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X100 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X100S Is Used
Sawmill Blade Guide
Handles the dusty, high-impact side loading of a wood cutting line. The brass sliding bearing tolerates sawdust where a ball guide would jam, while the 101 N thrust holds the blade square within ±0.09°.
Foundry Pattern Strip
Pushes sand-casting patterns with hard mechanical knocks at stroke end. The fixed TPU bumpers absorb the shock, and the twin guide rods manage the off-centre stripping torque effortlessly.
Dusty Transfer Gate
Diverts packages on a gritty conveyor belt. With an Ø8 mm rod and 141 N of push at 0.7 MPa, the cylinder withstands abrasive contamination without needing an external linear slide.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X100S the Right Cylinder?
This 16 mm bore generates 101 N push and 75 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If your assembly requires less force, the neighbouring Ø12 bore provides 57 N of thrust; for heavier radial loads, stepping up to the Ø20 bore yields 157 N. The twin-rod body carries moment loads directly, but remember it will not prevent a vertical load from dropping if air pressure is lost—add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding. To exactly replace this unit, specify a 16 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, M5x0.8 PT thread, 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 TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X100S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 101 N and the pull force is 75 N. At its maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa, the theoretical maximum force is 21 kgf, with a 0.7 MPa push rating of 141 N.
The TCM uses a brass sliding bearing optimized for impact resistance, radial loads, and dusty environments. The sister TCL series features a steel-ball linear bearing better suited for low-friction, high-precision vertical applications. The TCM also uses fixed rubber bumpers instead of an adjustable air cushion.
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