Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL100X90S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL100X90S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 90mm stroke on twin guide rods. Its integrated steel-ball linear bearing gives low-friction, high-precision travel — well suited to vertical lifts and high-load, high-accuracy moves, holding the tool square to ±0.04° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke90 mm
- Port size3/8"
- BearingSteel-ball linear bearing
- Non-rotating±0.04°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL100X90S
The AirTAC TCL100X90S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder engineered for heavy-duty handling. A central drive piston operates between two Ø30 mm guide rods in a single integrated body, eliminating the need to align a separate external linear rail. Fitted with a steel-ball linear bearing, it provides low-friction, stick-slip-free travel that is purpose-built for accurate vertical lifts and high-cycle loads. Generating 3927 N of push at 0.5 MPa, this 100 mm bore unit easily manages substantial off-centre payloads.
Precision is maintained under demanding conditions, with a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.04° keeping grippers or tooling plates perfectly square. The Ø25 mm piston rod uses 3/8" ports for high flow, while stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. Four sensor slots accept CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches to track position from any face, and the built-in magnet is standard.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL100X90S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL100X90S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 90 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Steel-ball linear bearing |
| Port size | 3/8" |
| Guide-rod dia. | Ø30 mm |
| 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 | 50 – 400 mm/s |
| Non-rotating tolerance | ±0.04° (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 (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max | 801 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø25 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 TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL100X90S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM100X90 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL100X90S Is Used
Heavy Pallet Lift Gate
Raises loaded pallets on a packaging line; the 3927 N push at 0.5 MPa handles the mass while the steel-ball linear bearing ensures smooth vertical travel without stick-slip.
Stamping Press Feed
Pushes heavy gauge metal blanks into a hydraulic press, relying on the Ø30 mm guide rods and ±0.04° non-rotating tolerance to keep the feeding plate square under off-centre loads.
Large Motor Transfer
Actuates an off-centre gripper to move assembled electric motors between conveyors, where the twin-rod body absorbs the high torque without requiring an external linear guide.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL100X90S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 100 mm bore model makes sense when your application requires massive thrust. If you need slightly less force, stepping down to the Ø80 bore yields roughly 2513 N of push at 0.5 MPa; as the largest available TCL size, there is no larger standard bore to step up to. Consider the sister TCM series with its brass sliding bearing if your environment involves heavy impact loads or dusty radial-load duty, whereas this TCL excels in smooth, high-precision positioning.
Remember that the guide unit resists rotation and torque, not gravity: the rod will drift downward if air pressure is lost or the directional valve is centred, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding. To replace this unit, specify bore 100, stroke 90, 3/8" ports, PT thread form, and the standard S magnet.
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 TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL100X90S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 3927 N of push and 3682 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 5498 N. The theoretical maximum force is 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating speed for this 100 mm bore is 50-400 mm/s.
No, TC series guided cylinders do not use adjustable air cushions. Each end of the TCL100X90S lands on a fixed rubber TPU bumper that softens the stop. You cannot tune the end-of-stroke deceleration with a cushion screw.
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