Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X90S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X90S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 90mm 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
- Stroke90 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 TCL12X90S
The AirTAC TCL12X90S is a JIS-standard guided twin-rod cylinder that integrates a drive piston between two guide rods in one body, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. It uses a steel-ball linear bearing for low-friction, high-precision travel with no stick-slip, making it ideal for smooth vertical lifts. Generating 57 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting unit carries side load and torque directly.
Featuring an exact non-rotating tolerance of ±0.08°, the guide keeps a small gripper or blade perfectly square under an off-centre load. The Ø6 mm piston rod operates on M5x0.8 ports, while stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. A standard built-in magnet enables position sensing.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X90S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X90S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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 TCL12X90S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM12X90 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X90S Is Used
3D Printer Tool Change
Uses the 57 N push at 0.5 MPa and steel-ball linear bearing to lift light print heads smoothly without stick-slip.
Lab Sample Positioning
The ±0.08° non-rotating tolerance keeps small test tube grippers square during precise vertical handling.
Small Part Ejection
Twin guide rods carry the side load of pushing light plastic parts off a molding fixture without an external rail.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL12X90S the Right Cylinder?
If sizing around the 57 N push at 0.5 MPa, the closest step up is the Ø16 bore, which provides roughly 101 N of thrust for heavier duty. Moving down is not an option here, as Ø12 is the smallest available TCL bore. For applications involving high impact or dusty radial loads, consider the sibling TCM series with its brass sliding bearing instead of this linear ball bearing. To replace this unit, specify bore 12, stroke 90, M5x0.8 ports, PT thread, and the standard S magnet.
Note that this model does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, as the rod will drift; the guide resists rotation, not gravity. For a fail-safe hold, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. The 90 mm stroke is within the 150 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore.
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 TCL12X90S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 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.
No, each end lands on a fixed TPU bumper that softens the stop. There is no air-cushion screw to set on the TC series.
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