Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL32X30S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL32X30S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø32mm 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 ±0.05° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingSteel-ball linear bearing
- Non-rotating±0.05°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL32X30S
The AirTAC TCL32X30S is a JIS-standard guided twin-rod double-acting cylinder featuring an integrated steel-ball linear bearing. A central Ø16 mm piston rod drives the load between two guide rods, generating 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The steel-ball bearing ensures low-friction, high-precision travel without the stick-slip common to plain bushings, making this 30 mm stroke unit ideal for smooth vertical lifts.
With a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.05°, the guide keeps a gripper or blade perfectly square under off-centre loads. Two independent port groups (upper face and side) let you feed 1/8" PT air from whichever side is clear, while four sensor slots accept CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches via the standard built-in magnet. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL32X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL32X30S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 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 | ±0.05° (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 (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 302 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max | 82 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø16 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 TCL32X30S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM32X30 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL32X30S Is Used
PCB Handling Lift
Lifts delicate electronics carriers vertically with 402 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, utilizing the steel-ball linear bearing for stick-slip-free, highly accurate 30 mm travel.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
Transfers parts via an offset gripper while maintaining ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance, keeping the jaws perfectly square under the full radial load.
Pallet Divert Stop
Halts moving pallets on an assembly line, absorbing the side moment using the twin guide rods without requiring any separate external linear rail.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL32X30S the Right Cylinder?
If sizing around this model, stepping down to Ø25 yields ~245 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to Ø40 provides ~628 N. Choose the TCM variant with its brass sliding bearing if your application involves severe impact or dusty radial loads. To duplicate this cylinder, specify a 32 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, 1/8" PT ports, and the standard S magnet.
Note that this unit will not hold a load if air pressure drops or the valve centers; the rod drifts, as the guide resists rotation, not gravity. For fail-safe vertical holding, add an external rod lock or 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 TCL32X30S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it generates 402 N of push and 302 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 563 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The TCL uses a steel-ball linear bearing for low-friction precision, whereas the TCM uses a brass sliding bearing for impact and dusty duties. Both ends of this cylinder use fixed TPU bumpers; there is no adjustable air cushion screw.
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