Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X30SH
The AirTAC TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X30SH is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 TCM16X30SH
The AirTAC TCM16X30SH 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 itself prevents rotation and carries radial load, you can skip the alignment work of matching a separate cylinder to an external linear rail. This double-acting actuator delivers 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, using an Ø8 mm piston rod on M5x0.8 ports. A ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance keeps a gripper or blade square under an off-centre load.
Built for dirty, impacting duty, the brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks with about twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. 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 body slots, and the Viton (FKM) seals handle wider temperature ranges. Ports are PT unless the code adds G or T.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X30SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X30SH |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TCM16X30SH
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X30 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X30SH Is Used
Dusty Transfer Line Diverter
Diverts packages on a gritty conveyor line where the brass sliding bearing tolerates dust and debris that would jam a steel-ball guide, using 101 N of push to move light loads.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Holds an off-centre part gripper square during transfer, leveraging the ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance and twin guide rods to absorb the torsional moment without an external rail.
Weld-Cell Part Stop
Stops moving pallets in a weld cell, where the impact-tolerant sliding bearing handles hard knocks and weld spatter better than a plain cylinder, delivering 141 N at 0.7 MPa.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X30SH the Right Cylinder?
Choose this Ø16 model for roughly 101 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If your job needs less force, step down to the Ø12 bore (57 N push); if you need more power, step up to the Ø20 bore (157 N push). Pick the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead when you need low-friction precision for vertical high-load work. To replace this unit, match the 16 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, M5x0.8 PT ports, and the standard S magnet. A TC does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centred, so the rod drifts; the guide resists rotation, not gravity. For a fail-safe hold, add 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 TCM16X30SH FAQ
This 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. The maximum theoretical force is 21 kgf.
A moulded rubber bumper absorbs the stop at both ends, with no air-cushion screw to set. The standard built-in magnet works with AirTAC CS1 (reed) and DS1 (electronic) magnetic switches that drop into the four body slots.
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