Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X85S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X85S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 85mm 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
- Stroke85 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 TCL12X85S
The AirTAC TCL12X85S is a JIS-standard double-acting guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing. A drive piston operates between twin guide rods in a single integrated body, eliminating the need for an external linear slide. It generates 57 N of push and 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, reaching 79 N at 0.7 MPa. With a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.08°, this unit keeps small grippers or blades square under off-centre loads.
Designed for precision tasks, the Ø6 mm piston rod and M5x0.8 ports provide compact plumbing for tight machine layouts. The low-friction steel-ball bearing ensures smooth, stick-slip-free vertical travel. Stroke termination uses fixed rubber TPU bumpers, meaning there is no air-cushion screw to adjust. A standard built-in magnet enables position sensing via CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X85S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X85S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 85 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 TCL12X85S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×85 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM12X85 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X85S Is Used
Lab Sample Positioning
Delivering 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, the low-friction steel-ball bearing provides stick-slip-free vertical travel for precise lab sample rack indexing.
Small Parts Transfer
The ±0.08° non-rotating tolerance keeps miniature gripper jaws perfectly square during off-centre pick-and-place movements on PCB assembly lines.
Miniature Gating
With 42 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, this unit accurately stops and deflects lightweight plastic components moving along a conveyor belt.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X85S the Right Cylinder?
If your application requires slightly less force, the TCL series does not offer a smaller bore, so you would need to look at the TCM6 or TCM10 sliding-bearing variants. Stepping up to the next bore size, the Ø16 model provides 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa, offering greater thrust if your 57 N requirement grows. To replace this unit, specify bore 12, stroke 85, M5x0.8 port with PT thread, and the standard S magnet. Note that a TC cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost, as the guide resists rotation but not gravity; install an external rod lock for fail-safe 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 TCL12X85S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 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.
The TCL uses a steel-ball linear bearing for high precision and low friction, making it ideal for vertical lifts. The TCM uses a brass sliding bearing better suited for absorbing impacts or operating in dusty environments.
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