Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X30-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X30-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 TCL20X30-S
The AirTAC TCL20X30-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod double-acting guided cylinder featuring an integrated steel-ball linear bearing. A center drive piston works between two guide rods to carry side load and torque, eliminating the need for an external linear slide. At 0.5 MPa, this 20mm bore unit generates 157 N of push force and 118 N of pull force, peaking at a theoretical 32 kgf.
Precision is locked to ±0.06° of non-rotating tolerance, keeping a gripper or blade perfectly square under off-center loads. The low-friction steel-ball bearing ensures smooth travel with no stick-slip, making it ideal for vertical lifts. Stroke termination relies on fixed TPU rubber bumpers at each end rather than an adjustable air cushion. Air feeds via 1/8" PT ports, with upper and side plumbing groups allowing connection from whichever face is clear. The standard built-in magnet (S) tracks position using CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in any of the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X30-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X30-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 TCL20X30-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM20X30 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X30-S Is Used
Vertical Panel Lift
Leveraging the 157 N push force at 0.5 MPa, the steel-ball linear bearing provides smooth, stick-slip-free upward travel for elevating light sheet metal panels.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
The ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance keeps an end-of-arm gripper square while moving parts between stations, absorbing moment loads without an external guide rail.
3D Printer Tool Change
Four sensor slots and a standard built-in magnet allow precise DS1 electronic switch detection for repeatable extruder or probe docking at 30mm stroke.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X30-S the Right Cylinder?
If 157 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, stepping up to the Ø32 bore yields 402 N of push force; conversely, dropping to the Ø12 bore provides 57 N for lighter duties. Choose the sibling TCM series over this TCL model only if your application involves heavy radial impacts or dusty environments where a brass sliding bearing outperforms. Remember that air pressure drives both extension and retraction, so the rod will drift downward if the supply drops or the valve centers. For fail-safe vertical holding, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. Replacement requires matching the 20mm bore, 30mm stroke, 1/8" PT port, and 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 TCL20X30-S FAQ
This 20mm bore cylinder delivers 157 N of push and 118 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 220 N. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf.
No, the TC series uses fixed rubber TPU bumpers at each end to soften the stop. There is no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw to set.
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