Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X60-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X60-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 60mm 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
- Stroke60 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 TCL20X60-S
The AirTAC TCL20X60-S is a JIS-standard double-acting guided cylinder built around a steel-ball linear bearing. A drive piston operates between two guide rods in a single integrated body, eliminating the need for an external linear slide. This design yields 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa while maintaining a tight ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance, keeping a gripper or plate square under off-centre loads.
The integrated twin-rod geometry carries side load and torque directly, saving space and the alignment work of matching a separate cylinder to a rail. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, providing reliable stopping without manual tuning. An Ø10 mm piston rod and 1/8" PT ports provide straightforward plumbing, while the standard built-in magnet supports position sensing.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X60-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X60-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 TCL20X60-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM20X60 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X60-S Is Used
Vertical Panel Lift
Leverages the steel-ball linear bearing's low-friction travel to raise a 157 N load smoothly without stick-slip, ensuring precise vertical positioning.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
The ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance keeps the gripper square against off-centre moments, while the twin guide rods absorb the lateral torque.
Welding Fixture Actuation
Provides accurate 60 mm stroke movement for a welding fixture, using the integrated guide to carry the electrode weight without an external rail.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL20X60-S the Right Cylinder?
This 20 mm bore generates 157 N of thrust (0.5 MPa). If you need less force, step down to the Ø16 bore which provides roughly 101 N of push. For heavier radial loads, move up to the Ø25 bore which delivers about 245 N. Choose the sibling TCM series with its brass sliding bearing instead of this TCL if your application involves severe impact or dusty radial-load duty. Remember that air pressure loss causes the rod to drift; the guide resists rotation, not gravity, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe holding. Replacement match: 20 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, 1/8" port, PT thread, standard magnet (S).
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 TCL20X60-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 157 N of push and 118 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 220 N. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, there is no air-cushion screw to set. A moulded rubber bumper absorbs the stop at both ends. The standard built-in magnet also allows you to track position using CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four body slots.
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