Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X40S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X40S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 40mm 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
- Stroke40 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 TCM16X40S
The AirTAC TCM16X40S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a brass sliding bearing. It integrates the drive piston and two guide rods into a single body, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. This double-acting actuator generates 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for compact transfer and gating tasks requiring a 40 mm stroke.
Designed for dirty or impacting duty, the brass bearing shrugs off dust and coolant where a steel-ball guide might jam. It provides about double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. The unit holds a tight ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance, keeping an off-centre gripper square. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. A standard built-in magnet enables position sensing, and the Ø8 mm rod on M5x0.8 ports simplifies direct plumbing.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X40S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TCM16X40S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X40 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X40S Is Used
Pallet Transfer Line Stop
Halting moving pallets on a dusty conveyor exposes the actuator to grit and sudden radial loads; the brass sliding bearing tolerates these impacts while delivering 101 N of thrust to gate the flow securely.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Picking asymmetric parts creates torsional stress, but the twin guide rods maintain a ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance, keeping the gripper perfectly square throughout the 40 mm extend and retract motion.
Coolant-Saturated Machining Cell
In CNC loading stations flooded with coolant, a steel-ball guide would jam, whereas this brass sliding bearing shrugs off fluid and debris to reliably cycle the 16 mm bore for part extraction.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X40S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this actuator, compare its 101 N push at 0.5 MPa against neighbouring bores: stepping down to Ø12 yields 57 N, while moving up to Ø20 provides 157 N of thrust. Choose this TCM16X40S for dusty environments or hard knocks where the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing would wear or jam; pick the TCL instead for low-friction, high-precision vertical loads. To match this exact unit, use bore 16, stroke 40, M5x0.8 ports, PT thread, and the standard S magnet. Note that the guide resists rotation but not gravity; if air pressure drops, the rod drifts, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe 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 TCM16X40S FAQ
This 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder generates 101 N push and 75 N pull at 0.5 MPa, reaching 141 N push at 0.7 MPa with a theoretical maximum of 21 kgf. It operates on filtered air at 0.15-1.0 MPa pressure, runs at 30-500 mm/s, and features an Ø8 mm rod with M5x0.8 ports.
Each end lands on a fixed TPU bumper that softens the impact; there is no air-cushion screw to set. The standard built-in S magnet works with AirTAC CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches, which drop directly into any of the four sensor slots on the body for easy position detection.
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