Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X25S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X25S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 25mm 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
- Stroke25 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 TCM16X25S
The AirTAC TCM16X25S is a JIS-standard twin-rod double-acting guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in a single integrated body, completely removing the need for an external linear rail while carrying radial load and torque. Delivering 101 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it provides reliable performance for compact mid-range tasks.
Built for harsh environments, the brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and coolant where a steel-ball guide would jam, offering about double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. The unit maintains a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.09°, keeping a gripper or blade square under off-centre loads. Stroke termination relies on fixed TPU rubber bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion. Standard features include a built-in magnet for CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots, an Ø8 piston rod, and M5x0.8 PT ports.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 TCM16X25S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X25 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X25S Is Used
Weld-Cell Clamp Arm
Tolerates weld spatter and hard knocks with its brass sliding bearing, providing 101 N of clamping force while keeping the arm square under off-centre loads.
Dusty Transfer Line Gate
Shrugs off airborne grit that would jam a steel-ball guide, using 141 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa to stop and release moving pallets on a dirty conveyor line.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Holds a ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance to keep a pick-and-place gripper perfectly aligned during side-loaded component retrieval without an external rail.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X25S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this unit, consider the thrust of neighbouring bores: the Ø12 delivers roughly 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while the Ø20 provides 157 N at the same pressure, allowing you to step up or down depending on your load. Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your application demands low-friction movement, extreme precision, or high vertical load handling. Remember that this guided cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the rod will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. This 25 mm stroke is standard, and the port thread defaults to PT unless you specify G or NPT.
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 TCM16X25S FAQ
This 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder generates 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, and 141 N of push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum force of 21 kgf. It operates on filtered air at 0.15-1.0 MPa and runs at speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
The TCM uses a brass sliding bearing optimized for impact resistance and dirty environments, whereas the TCL uses a steel-ball linear bearing for low-friction, high-precision tasks. End-of-stroke damping on the TCM is handled by fixed rubber TPU bumpers; there is no adjustable air cushion screw to set.
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