Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50SH
The AirTAC TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50SH 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 TCM16X50SH
The AirTAC TCM16X50SH is a JIS-standard twin-rod double-acting guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. It integrates the drive piston and two guide rods into a single body, eliminating the need for an external linear rail while carrying radial loads and torque. Generating 101 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this 16 mm bore unit is built for rugged duty.
This model holds a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.09°, keeping a gripper or blade perfectly square under off-centre loads. The brass bearing shrugs off grit, coolant, and hard knocks, offering roughly twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder where a steel-ball guide might jam. Stroke termination relies on fixed TPU rubber pads at each end, as there is no adjustable air cushion. Furthermore, Viton (FKM) seals extend the operating temperature range, and the standard built-in magnet tracks position via CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50SH |
|---|---|
| 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 TCM16X50SH
| 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 TCM16X50SH Is Used
Sawmill Blade Guide
Positions cutting blades in dusty timber lines where the brass sliding bearing tolerates wood grit and impacts, delivering 101 N of push force without jamming.
Pallet Diverter Stop
Halts off-centre moving loads on packaging conveyors; the twin guide rods handle the side torque and maintain ±0.09° rotation control during the 141 N impact stop at 0.7 MPa.
Foundry Pattern Stripper
Pushes sand-casting patterns in hot, dirty environments; Viton seals survive the heat while the brass bearing resists abrasive debris that would destroy a ball guide.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X50SH the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore unit, consider stepping down to the Ø12 bore for lighter tasks, which yields about 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, or moving up to the Ø20 bore for heavier gating, which provides roughly 157 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. The Ø16 strikes a balance with 101 N push and 141 N at 0.7 MPa, alongside an Ø8 piston rod on M5x0.8 ports. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your application demands low-friction movement or high-precision vertical load handling.
Keep in mind that a TC cylinder will not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centred; the rod will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. This TCM16X50SH configuration features a standard built-in magnet (S) and PT tapered port threads. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa, with speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
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 TCM16X50SH FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder provides 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, 141 N of push at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum force of 21 kgf. It uses an M5x0.8 port size.
No, stroke ends are damped by fixed TPU rubber bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion or cushion screw. This impact-absorbing design suits the brass sliding bearing's heavy-duty radial load capabilities.
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