Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X120S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X120S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 120mm 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
- Stroke120 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 TCM16X120S
The AirTAC TCM16X120S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder that integrates a drive piston between two guide rods in a single body. Because the guide unit prevents rotation and carries side load, you do not need to align an external linear rail. It features a brass sliding bearing that shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks, offering about double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. This makes it ideal for dirty, heavy-radial-duty environments where a steel-ball guide would jam or wear prematurely.
As a double-acting actuator, it generates 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa using its Ø8 mm piston rod on M5x0.8 ports. The non-rotating tolerance of ±0.09° keeps a gripper or blade square under an off-centre load. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. The standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X120S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X120S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 120 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 TCM16X120S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X120 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X120S Is Used
Gritty Transfer Line Pusher
With its brass sliding bearing shrugging off dust and debris, this 101 N cylinder pushes heavy cartons along a gritty transfer line where a ball guide would jam.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
The ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance keeps an off-centre gripper square during part transfer, while the twin rods absorb the resulting torsional load.
Weld-Cell Component Stop
Tolerates weld spatter and hard knocks in automated weld cells, using its 141 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa to halt moving pallets reliably.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X120S the Right Cylinder?
If you need slightly less force, the Ø12 bore provides 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa. For heavier radial loads, stepping up to the Ø20 bore yields 157 N at 0.5 MPa. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing only if your application demands low friction and high precision for vertical high-load work. Ports are PT by default. Remember that this cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure is lost; the rod drifts, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. This 120 mm stroke is a standard offering, well within the 200 mm maximum for this bore.
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 TCM16X120S 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 maximum theoretical force is 21 kgf.
No, there is no cushion screw. A moulded rubber bumper absorbs the stop at both ends of the stroke. The standard built-in magnet allows CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches to track position.
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