Guided pneumatic
cylinders.
Twin-rod and tri-rod guidance for tooling that needs controlled orientation. Compare rod layout, bearing construction and bore-specific non-rotation tolerance before selecting travel and axial force.
Two guided platforms.
Compare the construction.
Choose rod layout and bearing construction for the tooling. Check angular tolerance, load position and mounting dimensions alongside bore and stroke.
TN / TR Series
Two-rod platforms with separate TN and TR bore, thread and angular-tolerance selections. Confirm the complete model and retract-position adjustment.
TCL / TCM Series
Three-rod guidance with TCL linear bearings or TCM brass bearings. Compare bore-specific non-rotation tolerance and the tool’s load offset.
Rod layout, bearings
and tool orientation.
TN and TR are separate twin-rod selections. TCL and TCM use a tri-rod arrangement with different bearings and bore-specific angular tolerances.
| Format | Construction and options | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| TN | Twin rods · PT thread selection | Use the TN bore and stroke row. Check retract-position adjustment and bore-specific non-rotation tolerance. |
| TR | Twin rods · PT / G / NPT selection | Use the TR bore and stroke row. Confirm the thread code and angular tolerance needed by the tool. |
| TCL | Tri-rod guidance · Linear bearings | Check the bore-specific angular value. No numerical TCL tolerance is assigned to bores 6 or 10. |
| TCM | Tri-rod guidance · Brass bearings | Use TCM-specific angular values. Include duty cycle, environment and the tool’s load offset. |
Axial thrust does not establish side-load or guide-moment capacity. Provide tool mass, centre-of-gravity offset, mounting orientation and motion profile for guide selection.
Operating conditions.
Guidance and axial force.
Open a platform for operating data, bore-specific angular tolerance and stroke selection. The axial-thrust examples are theoretical force references; assess guide loads and moments separately.
TN / TR SeriesTwin rods · Model, travel and non-rotation
| Model | Bore (mm) | Non-rotation tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 10 | ±0.4° |
| TN | 16, 20, 25, 32 | ±0.3° |
| TR | 6, 10 | ±0.2° |
| TR | 16, 20, 25 | ±0.15° |
| TR | 32 | ±0.1° |
Scroll the table sideways to compare all columns. Keyboard: focus the table area, then use the left and right arrow keys.
| Series | Bore (mm) | Listed standard strokes (mm) | Max (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN | 10 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 | 100 |
| TN | 16 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 | 200 |
| TN | 20 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 | 200 |
| TN | 25 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 | 200 |
| TN | 32 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 | 200 |
Stroke availability depends on the complete model, acting type and options. Confirm the configuration and mounting drawing before ordering.
Scroll the table sideways to compare all columns. Keyboard: focus the table area, then use the left and right arrow keys.
| Series | Bore (mm) | Listed standard strokes (mm) | Max (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR | 6 | 10 20 30 40 50 | 50 |
| TR | 10 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 | 100 |
| TR | 16 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 | 200 |
| TR | 20 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 | 200 |
| TR | 25 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 | 200 |
| TR | 32 | 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 | 200 |
Stroke availability depends on the complete model, acting type and options. Confirm the configuration and mounting drawing before ordering.
Scroll the table sideways to compare all columns. Keyboard: focus the table area, then use the left and right arrow keys.
| Model | Bore (mm) | Direction | At 0.5 MPa (N) | At 0.7 MPa (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR | 6 | Push | 28.3 | 39.6 |
| TR | 6 | Pull | 15.7 | 22.0 |
| TN / TR | 10 | Push | 78.6 | 110.0 |
| TN / TR | 10 | Pull | 50.3 | 70.4 |
| TN / TR | 16 | Push | 201.1 | 281.5 |
| TN / TR | 16 | Pull | 150.8 | 211.1 |
| TN / TR | 20 | Push | 314.2 | 439.8 |
| TN / TR | 20 | Pull | 235.6 | 329.8 |
| TN / TR | 25 | Push | 490.9 | 687.2 |
| TN / TR | 25 | Pull | 377.8 | 528.9 |
| TN / TR | 32 | Push | 804.3 | 1126.0 |
| TN / TR | 32 | Pull | 603.2 | 844.5 |
Theoretical reference based on effective piston area and pressure. Allow for friction and application margin. These are not payload, side-load or guide-moment ratings.
TCL / TCM SeriesTri-rod guidance · Linear or brass bearings
| Model | Bore (mm) | Non-rotation tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| TCL | 12 | ±0.08° |
| TCL | 16 | ±0.07° |
| TCL | 20 | ±0.06° |
| TCL | 25 | ±0.05° |
| TCL | 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100 | ±0.04° |
| TCM | 6, 10 | ±0.1° |
| TCM | 12 | ±0.10° |
| TCM | 16 | ±0.09° |
| TCM | 20 | ±0.08° |
| TCM | 25 | ±0.06° |
| TCM | 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100 | ±0.05° |
No numerical TCL tolerance is assigned to bores 6 or 10. Check the selected drawing when angular tolerance is critical.
Scroll the table sideways to compare all columns. Keyboard: focus the table area, then use the left and right arrow keys.
| Bore size (mm) | Listed standard strokes (mm) | Max. standard stroke (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 10 15 20 | 20 |
| 10 | 5 10 15 20 25 30 | 30 |
| 12 | 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 100 125 150 | 150 |
| 16 | 10 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 | 200 |
| 20 / 25 | 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 | 250 |
| 32 / 40 / 50 / 63 | 25 30 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 | 250 |
| 80 / 100 | 25 30 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 | 250 |
Stroke availability depends on the complete model, acting type and options. Confirm the configuration and mounting drawing before ordering.
Scroll the table sideways to compare all columns. Keyboard: focus the table area, then use the left and right arrow keys.
| Model | Bore (mm) | Direction | At 0.5 MPa (N) | At 0.7 MPa (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCL / TCM | 6 | Push | 14.1 | 19.8 |
| TCL / TCM | 6 | Pull | 10.6 | 14.8 |
| TCL / TCM | 10 | Push | 39.3 | 55.0 |
| TCL / TCM | 10 | Pull | 29.5 | 41.2 |
| TCL / TCM | 12 | Push | 56.5 | 79.2 |
| TCL / TCM | 12 | Pull | 42.4 | 59.4 |
| TCL / TCM | 16 | Push | 100.5 | 140.7 |
| TCL / TCM | 16 | Pull | 75.4 | 105.6 |
| TCL / TCM | 20 | Push | 157.1 | 219.9 |
| TCL / TCM | 20 | Pull | 117.8 | 164.9 |
| TCL / TCM | 25 | Push | 245.4 | 343.6 |
| TCL / TCM | 25 | Pull | 188.9 | 264.4 |
| TCL / TCM | 32 | Push | 402.1 | 563.0 |
| TCL / TCM | 32 | Pull | 301.6 | 422.2 |
| TCL / TCM | 40 | Push | 628.3 | 879.6 |
| TCL / TCM | 40 | Pull | 527.8 | 738.9 |
| TCL / TCM | 50 | Push | 981.7 | 1374.4 |
| TCL / TCM | 50 | Pull | 824.7 | 1154.5 |
| TCL / TCM | 63 | Push | 1558.6 | 2182.1 |
| TCL / TCM | 63 | Pull | 1401.5 | 1962.2 |
| TCL / TCM | 80 | Push | 2513.3 | 3518.6 |
| TCL / TCM | 80 | Pull | 2267.8 | 3175.0 |
| TCL / TCM | 100 | Push | 3927.0 | 5497.8 |
| TCL / TCM | 100 | Pull | 3681.6 | 5154.2 |
Theoretical reference based on effective piston area and pressure. Allow for friction and application margin. These are not payload, side-load or guide-moment ratings.
Guide the tool.
Define the load position.
Provide tool mass, centre-of-gravity offset and motion conditions. Compare bearing construction, angular tolerance and access around the moving crosshead.
New machine
Define tool mass, centre-of-gravity offset, mounting orientation, travel, speed and feedback. Include duty cycle and environment when selecting the guidance.
Replacement
Record the complete platform and model code, mounting, rod and crosshead arrangement, ports, threads and sensing. Keep machine photos or a tool drawing ready to share.
- Choose bearing and rod layout
- Start with TN / TR for twin rods or TCL / TCM for tri-rod guidance. TCL and TCM differ in bearing construction, so include duty cycle, load offset and environment.
- Compare non-rotation tolerance by bore
- Tolerance changes with bore and series. Use the bore-specific TN / TR or TCL / TCM values when tooling orientation matters.
- Separate drive force from guide capacity
- Thrust references describe axial force from effective piston area and pressure. They do not rate lateral load or moment. Provide tool mass, load centre and orientation for guide selection.
- Confirm adjustment, threads and sensors
- TN and TR provide retract-position adjustment. TR has PT, G and NPT ordering options; TN is listed with PT. Confirm the full port and switch arrangement.
Check the details.
Prepare the requirement.
Use the new-machine and replacement checklists alongside the selected guided-cylinder data.
Common questions.
How do TCL and TCM differ?
TCL uses linear bearings and TCM uses brass bearings. Their listed non-rotation tolerances differ by bore. Select with the load, duty cycle, motion and environment available.
Can I size a guided cylinder by thrust alone?
No. Select bore for axial force with an application margin, then check side load and moment independently. Guidance capacity is not established by the thrust table.
What does TN / TR retract adjustment do?
The listed retract-position adjustment is −5 to 0 mm. It adjusts the end position within that range and does not increase rated travel.
What should accompany a guided-cylinder enquiry?
Include platform, bore, stroke, port thread, load mass, centre-of-gravity offset, orientation, travel speed and feedback requirement. A tool drawing helps identify side load and clearance.
Bring the guided-cylinder
details together.
Record the platform, bore, stroke and thread. Add tool mass, centre-of-gravity offset, mounting orientation, required angular tolerance, speed, sensing, quantity and schedule.
Create a guided-cylinder briefCopy or download your component requirements.
- Platform and travel
- Full code / bore / stroke / retract adjustment
- Tool and guidance
- Mass / load offset / orientation / angular tolerance
- Interfaces and order
- Mounting / ports / sensing / quantity / schedule