Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X15-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X15-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 TCL12X15-S
The AirTAC TCL12X15-S is a JIS standard twin-rod guided cylinder with a steel-ball linear bearing. It generates 57 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The integrated guide unit eliminates the need for an external linear slide, saving space and alignment work. A Ø6 mm piston rod and M5x0.8 ports keep the envelope compact.
With a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.08°, this double-acting unit keeps a small gripper square under off-centre loads. The steel-ball bearing ensures smooth, stick-slip-free vertical travel. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X15-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X15-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 TCL12X15-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM12X15 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X15-S Is Used
Lab Sample Handler
Ideal for precise vertical sample lifts, using the 57 N thrust and low-friction steel-ball bearing to prevent stick-slip during delicate handling.
Small Component Pick-and-Place
The ±0.08° non-rotating tolerance keeps a small electronic gripper square under off-centre loads, ensuring accurate part placement.
3D Printer Filament Gate
Acts as a compact guiding gate to stop or start filament feeds, leveraging the twin-rod body to carry side load without an external rail.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X15-S the Right Cylinder?
If you need slightly less force, note that 12 mm is the smallest TCL bore available. Moving up to the next size, the Ø16 bore provides 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Choose the TCM12 brass sliding bearing variant for heavy impact or dusty radial loads. To replace this part, specify bore 12, stroke 15, M5x0.8 ports, PT thread, and the standard S magnet.
Remember that guided cylinders do not hold position unaided. If air pressure drops, the rod drifts; the guide resists rotation, not gravity. For a fail-safe hold, fit 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 TCL12X15-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it delivers 57 N of push and 42 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa push increases to 79 N. The maximum theoretical force is 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The twin guide rods carry the side load and torque.
No, there is no adjustable air cushion. Each end lands on a fixed TPU rubber bumper that softens the end of stroke. The standard built-in magnet works with AirTAC CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots.
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