Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X25-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X25-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 25mm 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.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke25 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 TCL40X25-S
The AirTAC TCL40X25-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing. Driven by air in both directions, this double-acting unit generates 628 N of push and 528 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. The integrated twin guide rods eliminate the need to align a separate external slide, directly carrying side loads and torque. A non-rotating accuracy of ±0.05° ensures your gripper or tooling plate stays perfectly square under offset loads.
Designed for high-precision, low-friction travel, the steel-ball bearing prevents the stick-slip common to plain bushings, making it ideal for smooth vertical lifts. It features a Ø16 mm piston rod and 1/8" PT ports. Stroke termination is absorbed by fixed TPU rubber bumpers at both ends, as there is no adjustable air cushion to tune. The standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X25-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X25-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max | 128 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 TCL40X25-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM40X25 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X25-S Is Used
Precision Vertical Lift
Raises a 60 kg machining fixture smoothly using the 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. The steel-ball linear bearing provides friction-free vertical motion without stick-slip.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
Shifts an offset part gripper across a packaging line. The ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance keeps the jaws perfectly square despite the unbalanced moment load.
Heavy Pallet Gate Stop
Halts a loaded pallet on a conveyor. The integrated twin guide rods absorb the side impact directly, removing the need to mount an external shock absorber rail.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X25-S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 40 mm bore makes sense when your application requires roughly 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, stepping down to the Ø32 bore yields about 402 N of push, while moving up to the Ø50 bore provides 982 N. For environments involving heavy impacts or dusty radial loads, consider the sister TCM series with its brass sliding bearing instead of this linear ball unit. To replace this unit, specify bore 40, stroke 25, 1/8" ports, PT thread, and the standard S magnet.
Note that a TCL cylinder will drift downward if air pressure is lost or the directional valve is centred. The twin-rod guide resists rotation, not gravity, so integrate an external pilot-operated check valve or rod lock if your load must remain safely suspended during an air failure.
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 TCL40X25-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 40 mm bore cylinder provides 628 N of push and 528 N of pull. Raising the pressure to 0.7 MPa yields 880 N of push. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, TC series guided cylinders do not use adjustable air cushion screws. Instead, fixed rubber TPU bumpers at each end absorb the impact energy of the stroke. You must size the moving mass and speed to suit these elastomer pads.
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