Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X60-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X60-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 60mm 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
- Stroke60 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 TCL12X60-S
The AirTAC TCL12X60-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder that integrates a drive piston between two guide rods within a single body. Using a steel-ball linear bearing, this double-acting unit yields 57 N of push and 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. It is built for smooth, low-friction vertical motion without the stick-slip found in plain sliding bushes.
With a 60 mm stroke on a 12 mm bore, the unit provides a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.08°, keeping a small gripper or blade square under offset loads. The integrated guide unit removes the need to align a separate cylinder to an external rail. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, and the standard magnet works with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four body slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X60-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X60-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 TCL12X60-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM12X60 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X60-S Is Used
Lab Sample Positioning
Using 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, the steel-ball linear bearing moves a sample rack 60 mm with high precision and zero stick-slip for delicate lab automation.
Small Vertical Lift
The low-friction guide ensures a smooth 12 mm bore vertical lift, keeping a light tool plate perfectly square under off-centre mass without an external rail.
Micro-Gripper Transfer
With a ±0.08° non-rotating tolerance, the twin-rod body holds a micro-gripper flat during component placement, absorbing offset torque directly.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X60-S the Right Cylinder?
If you need to step up or down, the adjacent Ø16 bore provides 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa, offering greater force for heavier mechanisms. As the smallest available TCL bore, there is no smaller option in this linear-bearing family; for high-impact or dusty radial-load environments, consider the sibling TCM12 with its brass sliding bearing. To replace this exact unit, specify bore 12, stroke 60, M5x0.8 port with PT thread, and the standard S magnet. Note that shop air loss lets the rod drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve if gravity must be resisted.
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 TCL12X60-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it generates 57 N of push and 42 N of pull; at 0.7 MPa the push increases to 79 N. The theoretical maximum force is 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
No, there is no cushion screw to set. A fixed rubber TPU bumper absorbs the impact at each end of the 60 mm stroke, softening the stop without requiring manual adjustment.
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