Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X125-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X125-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 125mm 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 ±0.08° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingSteel-ball linear bearing
- Non-rotating±0.08°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X125-S
The AirTAC TCL12X125-S is a JIS-standard double-acting guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing. A center drive piston works between twin guide rods in one integrated body, eliminating the need for an external linear slide. This design saves space and removes the alignment work of matching a separate cylinder to a rail. The steel-ball bearing provides low-friction, high-precision travel with no stick-slip, making it ideal for smooth vertical lifts.
At 12mm bore, this model generates 57 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It maintains a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.08°, keeping a gripper or blade square under off-centre loads. The 125mm stroke runs on a Ø6 piston rod with M5x0.8 PT ports. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. The standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four body slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X125-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X125-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 125 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Steel-ball linear bearing |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| 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 | ±0.08° (retracted) |
| Cushion | Rubber bumper |
| Max std stroke | Up to 150 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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | — |
| Max | 12 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø6 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 TCL12X125-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×125 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM12X125 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X125-S Is Used
3D Printer Tool Change
The 57 N push force and low-friction steel-ball bearing provide smooth vertical travel for lifting tool carriages in compact additive manufacturing systems.
Lab Sample Transfer
With a ±0.08° non-rotating tolerance, this cylinder moves sample racks precisely without twisting, ensuring reliable handling in diagnostic equipment.
Small Part Ejection
The twin guide rods carry side load during off-centre ejection of small molded parts, replacing a separate linear guide in tight assembly cells.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X125-S the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 12mm bore when you need compact anti-rotation guidance. If you require less force, a smaller TCL bore is not offered, so this is the smallest linear-bearing option. If your application needs more push, stepping up to Ø16 yields 101 N at 0.5 MPa. Consider the sibling TCM series with its brass sliding bearing for heavy impact or dusty radial-load duty. For a replacement, match the 12mm bore, 125mm stroke, M5x0.8 PT thread, and standard S magnet.
Note that this unit does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, as the rod drifts and the guide resists rotation, not gravity. For a fail-safe hold, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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 TCL12X125-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 57 N and the pull force is 42 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 79 N. The maximum theoretical force at 1.0 MPa is 12 kgf.
No, TC series cylinders use a fixed rubber TPU bumper at each end to soften the stop. There is no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw to set.
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