Airtac TN Double Axis Double Rod Cylinder TN16X55S
The AirTAC Airtac TN Double Axis Double Rod Cylinder TN16X55S is a genuine TN twin-rod (double-rod) double-acting cylinder, 16 mm bore. Two parallel rods on one plate resist bending and twisting and let the load mount without rotating. It delivers about 201.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa. A front bumper cushions the impact and adjusts the stroke over a -5 to 0 mm range.
- TypeTwin-rod, double acting
- Standardenterprise standard
- Bore16 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa201.1 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- CushionAdjustable bumper (-5 to 0 mm)
- MagnetStandard (sensor-ready)
- ThreadPT
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac TN Double Axis Double Rod Cylinder TN16X55S
The TN series is a double-acting twin-rod cylinder: two pistons and two parallel rods drive one shared plate, so the load mounts on the plate without rotating and with good resistance to bending and twisting. This model is the 16 mm bore with a 55 mm stroke. At 0.5 MPa the push side delivers a theoretical 201.1 N (the pull side is lower), and an external bumper pad at the front both cushions end-of-stroke impact and adjusts the effective stroke over -5 to 0 mm.
This is a genuine AirTAC part built to the ENTERPRISE-standard TN specification with PT ports. The magnet is fitted as standard and magnetic-switch slots run around the body, so position sensing needs no add-on. We confirm dimensions, rod detail and sizing for this exact bore and stroke from the AirTAC datasheet on request.
Airtac TN Double Axis Double Rod Cylinder TN16X55S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TN Double Axis Double Rod Cylinder TN16X55S |
|---|---|
| Type | Twin-rod cylinder, double acting |
| Series / standard | TN (enterprise standard) |
| Bore | 16 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 201.1 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa (215 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Speed range | 30 - 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Bumper, stroke adjustable -5 to 0 mm |
| Magnet | Standard (magnetic-switch slots around the body) |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TN/TR twin-rod data. Operating pressure is set by bore (0.2 MPa minimum on the 6 and 10 mm bores). The front cover and piston are short, so avoid an over-long stroke. Overall dimensions vary per stroke and allowable side-load is published as curves — ask us and we confirm from the datasheet.
How to choose
Bore 16 gives 201.1 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa; move up to bore 20, 25 or 32 for more thrust, or down to bore 10 if less will do. TN is the enterprise-standard series and is PT threaded only; if you need G or NPT ports, or TR's higher guide precision (low rod-end deflection and a lengthening sliding-support guide that needs no added lubricant, with two groups of ports one on each side), select the TR series instead. The 55 mm stroke sits within the bore 16 table; for much longer strokes ask us about suitable options rather than stretching this bore. Side-load capability is published only as curves, so route that check to us.
Applications
Conveyor pusher
Mounts directly on the plate to push cartons or totes sideways off a conveyor; the twin rods keep the push face square to the product.
Clamp fixture
Clamps a workpiece in a machining or assembly jig, holding it flat without rotating as pressure builds.
Small lift station
Raises and lowers light parts or chutes at a transfer point; the shared plate gives a stable anti-rotation platform for the load.
FAQ
Is the magnet on the TN16X55S an option I have to order?
No. Every TN twin-rod cylinder, including this 16 mm bore model, is magnet-fitted as standard, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. There is no non-magnetic version to choose between.
How does the cushion work on this cylinder?
It is an external bumper pad at the front of the cylinder, not an air cushion. The bumper cushions end-of-stroke impact and also adjusts the effective stroke over -5 to 0 mm.