TN16×100 Twin-Rod Pneumatic Cylinder – 16mm Bore × 100mm Stroke – Double Acting
The TN16×100 Twin-Rod Pneumatic Cylinder is a compact double-acting pneumatic actuator designed for accurate, stable linear movement in industrial automation, packaging machinery, positioning systems, assembly equipment and compact production machinery.
Featuring a 16 mm bore and 100 mm stroke, the TN16×100 uses two Ø8 mm guide rods to provide improved rigidity and resistance to rotation compared with a conventional single-rod cylinder. The twin-rod design helps maintain stable movement over the full 100 mm stroke, making it suitable for applications requiring repeatable positioning and controlled linear motion.
Its compact aluminium body provides a strong yet lightweight actuator for machinery where installation space is limited.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | TN16×100 |
| Series | TN Twin-Rod Series |
| Cylinder Type | Compact Twin-Rod Pneumatic Cylinder |
| Bore Size | 16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Action | Double Acting |
| Guide Rods | 2 × Ø8 mm |
| Working Medium | Compressed Air |
| Air Port Thread | 2 × M5 × 0.8 |
| Front Plate Thread | M4 × 0.7 |
| Piston / Actuating Thread | M5 × 0.8 |
| Overall Retracted Length | Approx. 168 mm |
| Body Length | Approx. 153 mm |
| Body Width | Approx. 54 mm |
| Body Height | Approx. 21 mm |
| Front Plate Width | Approx. 53 mm |
| Front Plate Height | Approx. 20 mm |
| Mounting Hole Centre Distance | Approx. 47 mm |
| Air Port Centre Distance | Approx. 75 mm |
| Front Projection | Approx. 8 + 7 mm |
| Theoretical Thrust at 0.5 MPa | Approx. 16 kgf |
Key Features
- 16 mm bore × 100 mm stroke
- Exactly 2 × Ø8 mm guide rods
- Long 100 mm controlled linear travel
- Double-acting pneumatic operation
- Compact twin-rod construction
- Improved resistance to rotation
- High rigidity and stable linear movement
- 2 × M5 × 0.8 pneumatic ports
- M4 × 0.7 front plate thread
- M5 × 0.8 piston/actuating thread
- Approx. 16 kgf theoretical thrust at 0.5 MPa
- Compact aluminium body
- Suitable for repetitive automation applications
Typical Applications
The TN16×100 is suitable for:
- Industrial automation
- Packaging machinery
- Pick-and-place systems
- Product positioning
- Component transfer
- Compact clamping mechanisms
- Assembly equipment
- Sorting machinery
- Small conveyor systems
- Production machinery
- General pneumatic automation
Double-Acting Operation
The TN16×100 uses two pneumatic ports to control movement in both directions.
Compressed air supplied to one port causes the cylinder to extend, while supplying air to the opposite port causes it to retract.
A suitable pneumatic directional or solenoid valve can be used to control operation. Flow-control fittings may also be installed to regulate extension and retraction speed.
Installation Recommendations
Use clean, filtered compressed air and correctly sized pneumatic tubing and fittings. Ensure the cylinder is properly aligned with the moving load to minimise unnecessary side loading.
For precision machinery, confirm mounting dimensions, required force, operating pressure and cycle speed before installation.
Note: Dimensions and specifications above are based directly on the supplied TN16×100 reference image. Verify critical dimensions on the actual product before fabrication or permanent machine installation.