Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X150-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X150-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 150mm 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 ±0.06° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingSteel-ball linear bearing
- Non-rotating±0.06°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X150-S
The AirTAC TCL20X150-S is a JIS-standard double-acting guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing. A centre drive piston runs between two guide rods in one integrated body, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this 20 mm bore model is built for precise, high-cycle operations. The steel-ball bearing ensures low-friction travel without the stick-slip common to plain bushings, making it ideal for vertical lifts.
This 150 mm stroke unit holds a tight ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance, keeping a gripper or plate square under off-centre loads. It features an Ø10 mm piston rod and 1/8" PT ports. Two independent port groups on the upper face and side let you feed air from whichever direction is free, while four sensor slots accept CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X150-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X150-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 150 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Steel-ball linear bearing |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 | ±0.06° (retracted) |
| Cushion | Rubber bumper |
| Max std stroke | Up to 250 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | — |
| Max | 32 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø10 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 TCL20X150-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM20X150 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X150-S Is Used
PCB Handling Lift
Lifting delicate electronics panels in a pick-and-place machine. The steel-ball linear bearing provides smooth, stick-slip-free vertical travel, while 157 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa easily moves the carriage.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
Moving parts via an offset gripper on an assembly line. The twin guide rods maintain a strict ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance, keeping the jaws square under unbalanced moment loads.
3D Printer Tool Change
Actuating a tool-carriage change mechanism. Precision locating holes allow you to remove and re-fit the cylinder without re-teaching the position, and the four sensor slots track rod location from any face.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X150-S the Right Cylinder?
If you need slightly less thrust, the neighbouring Ø16 bore provides about 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Stepping up to the Ø32 bore yields roughly 402 N for heavier radial loads. Choose the sibling TCM series with its brass sliding bearing only if your application involves severe impact or dusty radial-load duty. To replace this unit, specify bore 20, stroke 150, 1/8" PT ports, and the standard built-in magnet (S).
Note that this guided cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centred; the rod will drift. The twin-rod guide resists rotation, not gravity. For a fail-safe vertical hold, add an external rod lock or a 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 TCL20X150-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 20 mm bore cylinder generates 157 N of push and 118 N of pull. Raising the pressure to 0.7 MPa increases the push force to 220 N. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. Each end lands on a fixed TPU rubber bumper that softens the stop. There is no air-cushion screw to set or adjust on the TC series.
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