Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X15S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 TCL20X15S
The AirTAC TCL20X15S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder configured for double-acting operation. It integrates a steel-ball linear bearing that yields low-friction, high-precision motion without the stick-slip found in plain sliding bushes, making it highly effective for short vertical lifts. Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this 20 mm bore unit uses a central Ø10 mm piston rod flanked by two guide rods that absorb side load and moment, entirely removing the need to align an external linear rail.
Anti-rotation accuracy is held to ±0.06°, keeping a gripper or workplate perfectly square under an off-centre load. The 15 mm stroke is damped at both ends by fixed TPU rubber bumpers, as the TC series omits adjustable air cushions entirely. You also gain plumbing flexibility via dual independent port groups (upper face and side) on 1/8" ports, and the standard built-in magnet works seamlessly with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 TCL20X15S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM20X15 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X15S Is Used
PCB Pick-and-Place Head
Leverages the 157 N thrust and low-friction linear bearing to plunge a pick-up head smoothly onto delicate circuit boards without stick-slip, maintaining ±0.06° squareness for reliable component seating.
3D Printer Filament Drive
Applies the 15 mm short stroke to tension and grip extruder filament, using the twin-rod anti-rotation guide to keep the clamping blade perfectly parallel during rapid retraction cycles.
Lab Vial Stoppering Unit
Utilizes the high-precision vertical travel to press rubber stoppers into test vials, relying on the fixed TPU bumpers to soften the end-of-stroke impact without requiring tuning.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X15S the Right Cylinder?
Choosing this 20 mm bore is ideal when your mechanism requires roughly 157 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa within a compact footprint. If your assembly needs slightly less force, the neighbouring Ø16 bore provides 101 N of push, whereas stepping up to the Ø32 bore yields 402 N for heavier radial loads. For applications involving high impact shocks or dusty environments, consider the sibling TCM series which employs a brass sliding bearing instead of the steel-ball linear bush. Remember that a TC guide resists rotation but will not hold a vertical load if air pressure drops; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. To replace this unit, specify bore 20, stroke 15, 1/8" ports, PT thread form, and the standard S magnet.
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 TCL20X15S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it generates 157 N of push and 118 N of pull force. Raising pressure to 0.7 MPa increases the push to 220 N, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operational speed range is 30-500 mm/s.
There is no adjustable air cushion; instead, fixed TPU rubber bumpers absorb the impact at both stroke ends. The cylinder includes a standard built-in magnet (S) compatible with AirTAC CS1 reed and DS1 electronic switches, which mount into any of the four dedicated sensor slots.
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