Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X75S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X75S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 75mm 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
- Stroke75 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 TCL12X75S
The AirTAC TCL12X75S is a JIS-standard guided twin-rod double-acting cylinder. A drive piston operates between two guide rods supported by steel-ball linear bearings within a single integrated body. This architecture supplies 57 N of push and 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, while the guide unit itself absorbs side load and torque, completely removing the need to align an external linear rail.
Featuring a 12 mm bore, an Ø6 mm piston rod, and M5x0.8 ports, this compact unit achieves a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.08°, keeping a small gripper or blade perfectly square under offset loads. The steel-ball bearing ensures low-friction, stick-slip-free travel ideal for high-cycle vertical lifts. Stroke termination is softened by fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, as the series uses no adjustable air cushion. A standard built-in magnet (S) enables position detection via CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in any of the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X75S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X75S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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 TCL12X75S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×75 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM12X75 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X75S Is Used
PCB Pick-and-Place Elevation
Lifts delicate electronic circuit boards using a small vacuum gripper. The steel-ball linear bearing provides friction-free vertical motion without stick-slip, while the 57 N thrust at 0.5 MPa easily overcomes the plate weight and tooling mass.
Lab Sample Tube Transfer
Moves sample racks between testing stations. The ±0.08° non-rotating tolerance keeps the end-effector level during off-centre lateral acceleration, preventing spillage of sensitive fluids.
Micro-Actuator Positioning
Indexes a small welding tip or micro-drill on an assembly machine. The integrated twin-rod body eliminates the alignment work of matching a separate cylinder to a rail, saving space and setup time.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X75S the Right Cylinder?
This 12 mm bore generates 57 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If you need slightly less force, there is no smaller TCL bore, but the sibling TCM6 or TCM10 with its brass sliding bearing offers a more compact footprint for light impact duty. Stepping up, the Ø16 bore provides 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa for heavier mechanisms. Choose the TCL steel-ball bearing for high-precision, smooth vertical motion, and select the TCM brass bearing if your application involves dusty environments or heavy radial impacts. To replace this cylinder, specify bore 12, stroke 75, M5x0.8 port with PT thread, and the standard magnet S. Note that a TC cylinder will not hold a load if air pressure drops; add an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe vertical holding.
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 TCL12X75S 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 maximum theoretical force is 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s.
No, the TC series uses fixed rubber TPU bumpers at each end to soften the stop, and has no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw. If you need impact resistance for heavy radial loads, consider the TCM series with its brass sliding bearing.
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