AirTAC Pneumatics
AirTAC TCM Series Guided Cylinders
The AirTAC TCM series is a JIS double-acting twin-rod guided cylinder with a brass sliding bearing, spanning 6-100mm bores for high-impact and heavy radial-load duty without an external linear guide.
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The AirTAC TCM series is a genuine JIS-standard guided (twin-rod) cylinder. A drive piston runs between two guide rods carried in a brass sliding bearing within a single integrated body. This design prevents rotation and carries side load and torque, eliminating the need for an external linear guide or slide. It is built for dusty, knocking, and heavy-side-load applications.
The series covers 12 bores from 6 to 100mm, including the small 6 and 10mm bores that the TCL series does not offer. As a double-acting cylinder, its push force at 0.5 MPa spans from a few tens of Newtons at the smallest bores up to 3927 N at the 100mm bore. The guide unit adds stiffness rather than thrust.
The TCM uses a brass sliding bearing that provides impact and radial-load tolerance. Horizontal impact resistance is roughly double and torsional rigidity is improved versus a plain cylinder. The guide and fixing plate serves as the mounting interface. A magnet (-S variant) is available for switches. This is a JIS guided cylinder and does not offer ISO 15552 or ISO 6432 interchangeability.
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Typical Applications
Transfer Line Pushers
Ideal for pushing heavy workpieces on conveyor lines where dust and horizontal knocking forces would damage a plain cylinder, thanks to its double horizontal impact resistance.
Carton Erecting Mechanisms
Handles the high torsional loads and side forces of packaging machines during carton folding and erecting without needing an external linear guide.
Small Part Gripping Jigs
The 6 and 10mm bores provide compact anti-rotation guidance for tight robotic gripper jaws in electronics assembly where space is limited.
How to Choose the Right Model
Choose the TCM series when your application involves high impact, dust, or heavy radial loads. Match the bore to your force requirements: the 6-16mm bores suit light pick-and-place with knocking forces, while the 50-100mm bores handle heavy lifting and high torque up to 3927 N push at 0.5 MPa. Confirm your 5 points: bore size, required stroke, port thread size, mounting plate orientation, and whether you need the -S magnet for position sensing.
Step out of the TCM series to the AirTAC TCL family when you need steel-ball linear bearings instead of sliding bearings. TCL is the better choice for low-friction, high-precision, or vertical applications where sticking or sliding friction would be an issue. TCM remains the preferred option for rugged, heavy-side-load guided duty.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and available mounting space
- ✓ Port / thread type (PT / NPT / G)
- ✓ Sensor / magnet option (-S)?
- ✓ Side load — consider a guided model
Frequently Asked Questions
The TCM series spans 12 bores from 6 to 100mm. It is double-acting only. Push force at 0.5 MPa ranges from a few tens of Newtons on the smallest 6mm bore up to 3927 N on the 100mm bore. The twin guide rods add stiffness and torque resistance, not additional thrust.
The TCM uses a brass sliding bearing, making it highly tolerant of impact, dust, and heavy radial loads with about double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. The TCL uses steel-ball linear bearings for low-friction, high-precision, and vertical applications. TCM also covers smaller 6 and 10mm bores that TCL does not.
No. The TCM is a JIS-standard guided twin-rod cylinder. It is not an ISO 15552, ISO 6432, or tie-rod cylinder, and it does not claim ISO interchangeability. It uses an integrated guide and fixing plate as its mounting interface.
No. The TCM is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder and will not hold position if air pressure drops. If load holding is required during a pressure loss or emergency stop, you must use an external mechanical lock, rod brake, or pilot check valve.
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