Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X75S
The AirTAC TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X75S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 75mm 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
- Stroke75 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 TCM16X75S
The AirTAC TCM16X75S is a JIS-standard guided twin-rod cylinder engineered for double-acting operation. Integrating a drive piston between two guide rods in a single body, it eliminates the need for an external linear slide while delivering 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. The integrated brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks, offering roughly twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder—ideal for dirty environments where a steel-ball guide would jam.
Precision is locked in by a ±0.09° non-rotating tolerance, keeping a gripper or blade square under off-centre loads up to the datasheet limit for this 75 mm stroke. The Ø8 mm piston rod uses M5x0.8 ports, and the standard built-in magnet allows direct replacement CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches into any of the four sensor slots. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X75S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X75S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 TCM16X75S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×75 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL16X75 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X75S Is Used
Sawmill Blade Guide
Handles gritty wood dust and vibration while pushing a blade guard with 101 N of force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing the brass sliding bearing where a linear ball guide would wear prematurely.
Pallet Diverter Arm
Stops and diverts moving pallets on a transfer line; the twin guide rods absorb the radial side-load and hard impacts, keeping the diverter plate square within a ±0.09° tolerance.
Weld Cell Clamp
Positions a clamping fixture in a dirty weld cell, resisting spatter and coolant with its brass bearing while providing 141 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa for secure part holding.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM16X75S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this double-acting unit, consider stepping down to the Ø12 bore if your application requires less force (providing 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa), or moving up to the Ø20 bore for heavier radial loads (delivering 157 N at 0.5 MPa). The Ø16 strikes a balance with 101 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa and an operating pressure range of 0.15-1.0 MPa. If your duty cycle demands low-friction precision for vertical high-load work rather than impact tolerance, select the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead of this brass sliding unit.
For replacement or new builds, match the 16 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port size, and PT thread form (defaulting to tapered unless G or T is specified). The built-in S magnet is standard. Note that the guide resists rotation, not gravity; if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, the rod will drift. Install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the load must stay put without live air.
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 TCM16X75S FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder generates 101 N of push and 75 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. At the maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa, it delivers 141 N of push. The theoretical maximum force is 21 kgf.
No, the TC series uses a fixed rubber (TPU) bumper at each end to soften the stroke stop. There is no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw to set. The standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed and DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots.
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