Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X30SG
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X30SG is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø40mm 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.
- BoreØ40 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 TCL40X30SG
The AirTAC TCL40X30SG is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing for low-friction, high-precision movement. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in a single integrated body, eliminating the need for an external linear slide. It generates 628 N of push and 528 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for short 30 mm lifting or pressing cycles.
This double-acting unit restricts rotational play to a tight ±0.05°, keeping tools square under offset loads. The Ø16 mm piston rod and 1/8" G (BSPP) ports simplify plumbing, while the standard built-in magnet pairs with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in any of the four sensor slots. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X30SG Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X30SG |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 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 (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 TCL40X30SG
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM40X30 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X30SG Is Used
PCB Handling Lift
Lifts populated circuit boards with 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. The steel-ball linear bearing ensures smooth, stick-slip-free vertical travel without needing a separate guide rail.
Gripper Transfer Arm
Moves an off-centre gripper between stations. The twin guide rods hold the payload square with a strict ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance, absorbing the moment load securely.
Welding Fixture Actuation
Positions a copper welding tip over a short 30 mm stroke. Precision locating holes allow you to remove and re-fit the body without re-teaching the robot's taught coordinates.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X30SG 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, whereas 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 design.
To source an equivalent replacement, match the 40 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, 1/8" port size, G thread, and standard S magnet. Remember that the guide resists rotation but not gravity; if air pressure drops, the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock for fail-safe vertical 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 TCL40X30SG FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N of push and 528 N of pull. Raising the supply to 0.7 MPa increases the push force to 880 N. The theoretical maximum force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, there is no adjustable air cushion. Each end lands on a fixed TPU rubber bumper to soften the impact. The standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed and DS1 electronic switches across the four sensor slots.
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