Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X85S
The AirTAC Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X85S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 85mm 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
- Stroke85 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 TCL40X85S
The AirTAC TCL40X85S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder engineered for double-acting operation, featuring a steel-ball linear bearing that ensures low-friction, high-precision travel without the stick-slip common to plain bushings. Generating 628 N of push and 528 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, this 40 mm bore unit integrates the drive piston and two guide rods into a single body, eliminating the need to align a separate external rail. The integrated guide delivers a tight ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance, keeping grippers or tooling plates perfectly square under offset loads.
Plumbed with 1/8" ports and a Ø16 mm piston rod, this 85 mm stroke model includes upper and side port groups so you can route air from whichever face is clear without extra elbows. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, simplifying setup. Precision locating holes allow you to remove and re-fit the unit without re-teaching the position, while the standard built-in magnet supports CS1 reed or DS1 electronic sensors across four body slots.
Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X85S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X85S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCL JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 85 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 TCL40X85S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| L | Bearing: Steel-ball linear bearing (L = linear ball). |
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×85 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCM40X85 (brass sliding bearing, more impact/dust tolerant). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X85S Is Used
3D Printer Bed Lifting
Lifts heavy 3D printer beds or additive manufacturing platforms smoothly, using the 628 N push force and low-friction steel-ball bearing to prevent stick-slip on vertical travel.
Pallet Gate Stopper
Acts as a rugged stop gate for loaded pallets on a conveyor, absorbing side torque with its twin guide rods while halting movement with 880 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa.
Off-Centre Gripper Transfer
Transfers parts via an offset gripper without twisting, relying on the ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance to keep the tooling square despite the unbalanced radial load.
Is the Airtac TCL Triple Axis Cylinder TCL40X85S the Right Cylinder?
If your application requires slightly less force, the Ø32 bore provides about 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the Ø50 bore yields roughly 982 N for heavier payloads. Choose the TCM variant with its brass sliding bearing instead of this TCL if your duty cycle involves severe impact loads or heavily dusty environments. To replace this unit, match the 40 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, 1/8" port, PT thread, and standard S magnet. Note that a guided cylinder will not hold a load if air pressure drops or the valve is centred, as the rod drifts; install an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe positioning.
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 TCL40X85S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the TCL40X85S generates 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, TC series guided cylinders do not use adjustable air cushions. Each end of the TCL40X85S lands on a fixed TPU rubber bumper that absorbs the impact of the stroke end, meaning there is no cushion screw to tune.
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