Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X50-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X50-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 TCL40X50-S
The AirTAC TCL40X50-S is a JIS-standard, double-acting twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a steel-ball linear bearing. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in a single integrated body, completely eliminating the need for an external linear slide. This design generates 628 N of push and 528 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for mid-weight handling and rigid positioning tasks across a 50 mm travel.
Precision is a core strength of this unit, offering a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.05° to keep grippers or tooling plates perfectly square under offset loads. The steel-ball bearing ensures smooth, low-friction movement without the stick-slip common to plain bushings, which is critical for high-cycle vertical lifts. Air is plumbed via 1/8" ports, and the stroke endpoints are damped by fixed TPU rubber bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X50-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X50-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TCL40X50-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM40X50 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X50-S Is Used
PCB Handling Lift Gate
Lifts populated circuit boards between conveyor tiers. The steel-ball linear bearing provides the friction-free vertical travel needed for 628 N loads without stick-slip, while the ±0.05° tolerance prevents binding.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
Moves machined aluminium parts using an offset gripper. The twin guide rods absorb the resulting moment load, and the Ø16 mm piston rod handles the 528 N pull force during rapid retraction.
Welding Fixture Actuation
Positions a copper welding nozzle block with high repeatability. The integrated body removes the alignment work of a separate rail, and the 1/8" ports offer flexible plumbing in tight robotic cells.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X50-S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 40 mm bore provides 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires less force, the adjacent Ø32 bore yields roughly 402 N of push, while stepping up to the Ø50 bore provides 982 N for heavier payloads. For environments with heavy impact loads or high dust where a brass sliding bearing excels, the sister TCM series is a better choice. To replace this unit, match the 40 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 1/8" PT ports, and the standard built-in S magnet.
Keep in mind the guide unit resists rotation and torque, but it will not hold a vertical load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the rod will drift downward. For fail-safe position holding, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve in the air line.
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 TCL40X50-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 40 mm bore cylinder provides 628 N of push and 528 N of pull. Increasing the pressure to 0.7 MPa raises the push force to 880 N. The theoretical maximum force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
There is no adjustable air cushion; both stroke ends rely on fixed rubber TPU bumpers to soften the impact. The standard built-in magnet works directly with AirTAC CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches, which drop into any of the four sensor slots on the body.
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