Airtac B02-TCM Welding Dedicated Triple-Axis Cylinder B02-TCM40X50S
The AirTAC Airtac B02-TCM Welding Dedicated Triple-Axis Cylinder B02-TCM40X50S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 50mm stroke on twin guide rods. Its integrated brass sliding bearing gives high radial-load and impact resistance — about double the horizontal impact tolerance of a plain cylinder, holding the tool square to ±0.06° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.06°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac B02-TCM Welding Dedicated Triple-Axis Cylinder B02-TCM40X50S
The AirTAC B02-TCM40X50S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder engineered for welding-line automation. The "B02-" prefix designates this as a welding-industry dedicated variant of the base TCM40X50S, meaning it shares the exact same physical specifications while being targeted at fixturing and clamping in robot cells. As a double-acting drive, it generates 628 N of push and 528 N of pull at 0.5 MPa.
Integrated brass sliding bearings provide roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder, shrugging off grit and hard knocks where a steel-ball guide would jam. The twin guide rods yield a ±0.06° non-rotating accuracy, keeping a clamping plate square under offset loads. Plumb the 1/8" ports from either the upper face or side, and rely on the fixed TPU bumpers to soften stroke ends without needing an adjustable cushion screw.
Airtac B02-TCM Welding Dedicated Triple-Axis Cylinder B02-TCM40X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B02-TCM Welding Dedicated Triple-Axis Cylinder B02-TCM40X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 50 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Brass sliding bearing |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.06° (retracted) |
| Cushion | Rubber bumper |
| Max std stroke | Up to 250 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TCL/TCM series datasheet (JIS standard). Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT. Every TC model ships with a built-in magnet for sensor switches.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max | 128 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø16 mm); the twin guide rods carry side load and torque, not thrust. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure.
Model Code: Airtac B02-TCM Welding Dedicated Triple-Axis Cylinder B02-TCM40X50S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL40X50 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac B02-TCM Welding Dedicated Triple-Axis Cylinder B02-TCM40X50S Is Used
Spot Welding Clamp
Drives an off-centre clamping arm in a robotic spot welder, using 628 N of push to hold panels; the brass sliding bearing tolerates weld spatter and impacts better than a ball guide.
Weld Cell Fixture Slide
Positions a locating pin plate for heavy steel assemblies with ±0.06° non-rotating accuracy, ensuring parts seat squarely before the torch fires.
Transfer Line Gate
Acts as a heavy-duty stop gate on a pallet transfer line, absorbing the radial shock of arriving pallets via its twin guide rods without needing an external linear rail.
Is the Airtac B02-TCM Welding Dedicated Triple-Axis Cylinder B02-TCM40X50S the Right Cylinder?
Select this 40 mm bore when your weld cell demands 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa over a compact 50 mm stroke. If you need less force, the Ø32 bore provides 402 N of push; stepping up to the Ø50 bore yields 982 N. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing only if your task requires high-precision vertical movement with minimal friction. To replace this unit, match the 40 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 1/8" PT ports, and the standard S magnet.
Note that the guide prevents rotation but cannot fight gravity; if air pressure drops, the rod will drift. Install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding on vertical clamps.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Side load / torque the guide must carry
- ✓ TCL (precision, low friction) vs TCM (impact, radial load)
- ✓ Stroke & mounting face (top / bottom / rear)
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/NPT/G)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check The guide unit takes side load & torque — but do not exceed the max safe load/torque for your stroke.
- check Mount from the top, bottom (screw or T-slot) or rear face; use the precision locating holes.
- check Do not disassemble the fixing block or guide unit — factory-set precision.
- check Fit CS1 / DS1 magnetic switches in the four sensor slots as needed.
Airtac B02-TCM Welding Dedicated Triple-Axis Cylinder B02-TCM40X50S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N of push and 528 N of pull; at 0.7 MPa the push increases to 880 N. The theoretical maximum force is 128 kgf. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
The B02- prefix simply marks this as AirTAC's welding-industry dedicated variant of the TCM40X50S; it is mechanically identical to the base model. Stroke ends are damped by fixed rubber TPU bumpers, as TC series guided cylinders do not feature adjustable air cushions.
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