Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 TCM16X50S
The AirTAC TCM16X50S 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. This double-acting unit 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 50 mm of travel.
Designed for harsh environments, the brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks, offering roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. It maintains a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.09°, keeping a gripper or blade square under off-centre loads. The Ø8 mm piston rod uses M5x0.8 ports, and stroke ends are damped by fixed TPU elastomer pads rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TCM16X50S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X50 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50S Is Used
Dusty Transfer Line Gating
With 101 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, this unit stops moving items on a dusty transfer line. The brass sliding bearing tolerates grit where a steel-ball guide would jam, ensuring reliable 50 mm strokes.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Moving a small parts gripper through 50 mm is kept square by the ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance. The twin-rod body absorbs torsional strain without needing a separate external guide rail.
Weld-Cell Component Clamp
Delivering 141 N of push at 0.7 MPa, this cylinder clamps components in a weld-cell. The impact-tolerant brass bearing withstands hard knocks and spatter better than a plain cylinder.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50S the Right Cylinder?
If 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa is too much force, step down to the Ø12 bore, which provides about 57 N of thrust. If your application demands more power, the Ø20 bore delivers roughly 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa. The standard built-in magnet (S) allows CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches to drop into any of the four sensor slots for position confirmation.
Choose the TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your task requires low-friction movement or high-precision vertical load handling. Remember that this guided cylinder resists rotation but does not resist gravity; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe load holding. Ports are PT by default.
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 TCM16X50S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 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, stroke ends are softened by fixed rubber TPU bumpers; there is no adjustable air cushion screw. For position sensing, the standard magnet works with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four body slots.
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