Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X45S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X45S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 45mm 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
- Stroke45 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 TCL20X45S
The AirTAC TCL20X45S is a JIS-standard, double-acting twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing. A centre drive piston runs between two guide rods in a single integrated body, generating 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa. The internal guide unit eliminates the need for an external linear slide, saving space and alignment effort. An Ø10 mm piston rod and 1/8" port provide a compact, high-precision linear motion solution.
This model is engineered for smooth travel with no stick-slip, making it ideal for vertical lifts and accurate high-cycle loads. It maintains a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.06°, keeping a gripper or plate square under an off-centre load. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, and the standard built-in magnet enables position sensing.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X45S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X45S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 TCL20X45S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM20X45 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X45S Is Used
Vertical Panel Lift
Uses the 157 N push at 0.5 MPa and low-friction steel-ball bearing to raise light panels smoothly without stick-slip on vertical travel.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
The ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance keeps the gripper square under moment loads, while the twin guide rods absorb the radial force.
3D Printer Tool Change
Precision locating holes allow re-fitting without re-teaching positions, and the integrated body saves space on the tool carriage.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X45S the Right Cylinder?
Select this 20 mm bore if you need 157 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa with high-precision linear motion. If your application requires less force, the Ø12 bore provides 57 N of push. For heavier radial loads, stepping up to the Ø25 bore yields 245 N. Choose the sibling TCM series with its brass sliding bearing only if your duty involves severe impacts or dusty environments.
The standard S magnet supports CS1 reed and DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots. Thread is PT by default. Remember that air pressure drives both extension and retraction; if power fails, the rod drifts, so fit 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 TCL20X45S FAQ
It delivers 157 N push and 118 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 220 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum theoretical force of 32 kgf. Operating speed ranges from 30-500 mm/s.
No, each end lands on a fixed TPU bumper to soften the stop. There is no air-cushion screw to set on this guided cylinder series.
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