Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X60-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X60-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø40mm 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 ±0.05° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke60 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 TCL40X60-S
The AirTAC TCL40X60-S is a JIS double-acting guided cylinder where a central drive piston travels between twin guide rods in one integrated body. Using a steel-ball linear bearing, it yields low-friction, high-precision motion without the stick-slip of plain bushings, making it perfect for vertical lifts. Delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this 40 mm bore unit handles robust actuation while keeping a gripper or plate square under offset loads.
It features a Ø16 mm piston rod and 1/8" PT ports. The integrated twin-rod guide completely removes the need for an external linear rail, saving space and alignment effort. Stroke termination relies on fixed rubber TPU bumpers at both ends, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion to tune. Four sensor slots accept CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches to track the standard built-in magnet.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X60-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X60-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 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 | ±0.05° (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 TCL40X60-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM40X60 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X60-S Is Used
PCB Handling Lift
Raises populated circuit boards between conveyor tiers. The steel-ball linear bearing provides smooth, stick-slip-free vertical travel, while the 628 N thrust at 0.5 MPa easily shifts the shuttle weight.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
Shifts a clamped aluminium extrusion laterally. The twin guide rods absorb the induced moment load, and the ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance keeps the jaws perfectly square to prevent part slip.
Pallet Gate Stop
Halts heavy pallets on a packaging line. The integrated guide absorbs the side-impact torque of arriving loads, and the Ø16 mm rod on 1/8" ports supplies reliable 880 N thrust at 0.7 MPa.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X60-S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40 mm bore, consider its neighbours: the Ø32 bore yields roughly 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while the Ø50 bore provides about 982 N, letting you step up or down for the required force. If your application involves heavy radial impacts or dusty environments, select the sibling TCM series with its brass sliding bearing instead of this linear ball unit. To replace this cylinder exactly, specify bore 40, stroke 60, 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 centres, as the rod will drift; pair it with an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if fail-safe positioning is required.
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 TCL40X60-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N of push and 528 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 880 N. The theoretical maximum force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, there is no adjustable air cushion. Each end of stroke is softened by fixed rubber TPU bumpers. The standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots.
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