Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X15S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 TCM16X15S
The AirTAC TCM16X15S is a JIS guided twin-rod double-acting cylinder with a brass sliding bearing. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in one integrated body, so no external linear rail is required. It delivers 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it a solid choice for compact mid-range pushing and gating tasks.
This 16 mm bore unit holds a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.09°, keeping a gripper or blade square under an off-centre load. The brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks, offering roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. 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 body slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 TCM16X15S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X15 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X15S Is Used
Dusty Transfer Line Diverter
With 101 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, this 16 mm bore unit easily shunts light cartons on a gritty transfer line. The brass sliding bearing tolerates dust and impacts where a steel-ball guide would jam.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Holding a ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance, the twin guide rods keep an end-of-arm gripper perfectly square despite an unbalanced load during part pickup in an assembly cell.
Weld-Cell Parts Clamp
The robust brass bearing shrugs off weld spatter and coolant spray while providing 141 N of push at 0.7 MPa to hold a mild steel bracket firmly in place during a robotic welding cycle.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X15S the Right Cylinder?
If 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa is too much, step down to the Ø12 bore which gives about 57 N. If you need more force, the Ø20 bore delivers 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. To replicate this exact unit, order bore 16, stroke 15, M5x0.8 ports, PT thread, and the standard S magnet.
Remember that a guided cylinder does not resist gravity if air pressure is lost or the valve is centred; the rod will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe position 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 TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X15S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it generates 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. Each end lands on a fixed TPU rubber bumper that softens the stop. There is no air-cushion screw to set on this series. The standard built-in magnet supports CS1 reed and DS1 electronic switches.
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