The AirTAC AirTAC TR16X20S Twin-Rod Cylinder 16 mm Bore, 20 mm Stroke is a genuine TR 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. As the JIS guide-grade series it adds high non-rotating precision, a lengthening sliding guide (no added lubricant) and two-side ports.
The TR16X20S is a short-stroke double-acting twin-rod cylinder: two parallel rods move one shared plate that mounts the load without rotating, while the rod pair resists bending and twisting. The 16 mm bore runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) of filtered air and gives a theoretical push thrust of about 201.1 N at 0.5 MPa (pull side lower), and the external bumper cushions impact while adjusting the effective stroke over -5 to 0 mm. The brief 20 mm stroke makes it a natural fit for clamp, eject and register positions.
It is a genuine AirTAC part built to the JIS-standard TR series, the precise guide-grade twin-rod line with high non-rotating accuracy, low rod-end deflection, and a lengthening sliding-support guide that needs no added lubricant, with a magnet fitted as standard and magnetic-switch slots around the body. We will confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
| Model | AirTAC TR16X20S Twin-Rod Cylinder 16 mm Bore, 20 mm Stroke |
|---|---|
| Type | Twin-rod cylinder, double acting |
| Series / standard | TR (JIS standard) |
| Bore | 16 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 201.1 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT, G or NPT 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.
Match thrust to the job: this 16 mm bore delivers a theoretical 201.1 N push at 0.5 MPa (pull lower) - enough for light clamping and ejecting; drop to the 10 mm bore (78.5 N) for gentler duty or go to 20, 25 or 32 mm for more, within the 0.15-1.0 MPa range for 16-32 mm bores. Choose TR for the JIS-standard precise guide-grade design (high non-rotating accuracy, low rod-end deflection, two-side ports, lubrication-free sliding guide) or TN for the enterprise-standard line, which is PT-only with bores 10-32. Strokes come in fixed steps per the bore's table, and if you later need a longer travel, check the short-cover requirements with us rather than assuming any stroke fits. This model is PT threaded; TR also comes in G and NPT. Side-load limits are curve-based - send us your load for confirmation.
The plate closes 20 mm onto a machined part and holds it square without rotating, using about 201.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa - repeatable clamping between drill or assembly positions.
Used as a compact ejector, the non-rotating plate pushes finished pieces out of a nest or presses a light stamp, with the adjustable bumper absorbing the short, sharp end of stroke.
The 20 mm travel is ideal for raising and lowering a small divert or stop blade on a conveyor lane, keeping the blade orientation fixed through every cycle.
No. The whole TR series is supplied with a magnet as standard, with magnetic-switch slots around the body, so position sensing is available on every unit - there is no non-magnetic option to choose between. For compatible switch part numbers, confirm from the datasheet or ask us.
The two parallel rods hold the mounting plate against rotation and resist bending and twisting, so the clamp face stays square to the part without an external guide or anti-rotation key. Allowable side-load is published only as curves, so confirm your specific off-centre or side load from the datasheet with us.