Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X60S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X60S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 60mm 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
- Stroke60 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 TCM16X60S
The AirTAC TCM16X60S is a JIS standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. Being double-acting, it generates 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. Its integrated twin guide rods eliminate the need for an external linear rail, saving space and alignment effort. With a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.09°, it keeps a gripper or blade perfectly square under offset loads.
Designed for harsh environments, the brass bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks, offering about twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder where a steel-ball guide might jam. The Ø8 mm piston rod uses M5x0.8 ports, and the standard built-in magnet (S) fits CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches into any of the four sensor slots. Stroke termination relies on fixed TPU rubber pads at both ends, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion to tune.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X60S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 TCM16X60S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X60 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X60S Is Used
Pallet Transfer Line Stop
With 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa, this actuator halts moving pallets. The brass sliding bearing survives gritty conveyor environments where debris would jam a ball guide.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
The ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance keeps a gripper square when picking uneven parts. Twin guide rods absorb the torsional load without needing an external rail.
Weld Cell Clamp Mechanism
Delivering 141 N at 0.7 MPa, it clamps parts in a dirty weld cell. Fixed TPU bumpers absorb the hard end-stops, and the brass bearing resists weld spatter impact.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X60S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this actuator, consider the neighbouring bores: stepping down to Ø12 yields 57 N of push, while moving up to Ø20 provides 157 N at 0.5 MPa. Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing only if your task demands low-friction, high-precision, or heavy vertical loading. Remember that this unit does not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centred, as the rod will drift; install an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe positioning. To replace this exact unit, match the 16 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, PT thread, and standard S magnet.
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 TCM16X60S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, it 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.
Yes, the standard built-in magnet (S) works with AirTAC CS1 reed and DS1 electronic switches across four body slots. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion.
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