Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X150S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X150S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 150mm 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
- Stroke150 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 TCM16X150S
The AirTAC TCM16X150S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in a single integrated body, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. It generates 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for mid-range actuation over its 150 mm stroke. The brass bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks, offering about twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder where a steel-ball guide might jam.
Anti-rotation accuracy is locked to ±0.09°, keeping an off-centre gripper or blade square under load. Plumbing is simplified by an Ø8 mm piston rod and M5x0.8 ports, with two independent port groups allowing air feed from either the upper face or side without extra elbows. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. The standard built-in magnet supports CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X150S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X150S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 TCM16X150S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X150 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X150S Is Used
Foundry Sand Mould Pusher
Handles dirty environments with grit and coolant, using its 101 N push force to shift sand mould patterns where a ball bearing would jam.
Pallet Transfer Gate
Absorbs hard horizontal impacts from moving pallets while maintaining ±0.09° torsional rigidity to keep the gating blade square.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Supports the side load of an offset part gripper over 150 mm of travel, relying on the brass sliding bearing to resist radial wear.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X150S the Right Cylinder?
This 16 mm bore provides 101 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, stepping down to the Ø12 bore yields 57 N; moving up to the Ø20 bore provides 157 N. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your application demands low friction, high precision, or heavy vertical loading. To replace this unit, match the 16 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, PT thread, and standard S magnet.
Note that a TCM does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centred, as the rod will drift; the guide resists rotation, not gravity. For a fail-safe hold, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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 TCM16X150S 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.
Each end lands on a fixed TPU bumper that softens the impact. The TC series does not feature an adjustable air cushion or cushion screw.
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