Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X100S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X100S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 100mm stroke on twin guide rods. Its integrated brass sliding bearing gives high radial-load and impact resistance — about double the horizontal impact tolerance of a plain cylinder, holding the tool square to ±0.05° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size3/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.05°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X100S
The AirTAC TCM100X100S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. A central drive piston runs between two Ø32 mm guide rods in a single integrated body, completely eliminating the need for an external linear rail while actively preventing rotation. Operating double-acting, this large-bore unit generates 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and up to 5498 N at 0.7 MPa. Its non-rotating accuracy of ±0.05° ensures heavy plates or blades remain perfectly square under severe off-centre loads.
Designed for punishing industrial environments, the brass sliding bearing shrugs off grit, weld spatter, and hard knocks, delivering roughly twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder where a steel-ball guide would jam. The 3/8" port feeds the massive Ø25 mm piston rod for high flow, while fixed TPU elastomer pads dampen stroke ends without any air-cushion adjustment screws. A standard built-in magnet enables position tracking via CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four sensor grooves.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Brass sliding bearing |
| Port size | 3/8" |
| Guide-rod dia. | Ø32 mm |
| 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 | 50 – 400 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 (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max | 801 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø25 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 TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X100S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL100X100 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X100S Is Used
Foundry Sand Mould Press
Pushing heavy sand mould patterns in a foundry exposes the mechanism to extreme heat and abrasive dust. The brass sliding bearing tolerates this gritty contamination without seizing, delivering 5498 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa to consolidate moulds reliably.
Heavy Pallet Gating Arm
Stopping a fully loaded pallet on a transfer line creates massive side-impact loads. The twin Ø32 mm guide rods absorb this radial force directly, keeping the stopper plate square within a ±0.05° tolerance while withstanding repeated hard knocks.
Sawmill Heavy Fence Positioning
Shifting a large timber-cutting fence requires high force and durability in a wet, debris-filled environment. The Ø25 mm piston rod provides 3927 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while the brass bearing shrugs off coolant and wood chips where a ball guide would jam.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X100S the Right Cylinder?
Select this 100 mm bore when your application demands extreme thrust and high radial load capacity. If you need slightly less force, stepping down to an Ø80 bore provides 2513 N of push at 0.5 MPa; as the largest available bore in the TCM family, there is no larger step up. The 100 mm stroke is well within the 250 mm maximum standard travel, making it a readily available, non-made-to-order configuration.
Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your duty cycle requires low-friction movement or ultra-high vertical precision rather than raw impact survival. Note that this cylinder relies on live air pressure to hold its load; if the valve is centred or supply drops, the rod will drift. For fail-safe vertical holding, install an external pilot-operated check valve or rod lock. The S suffix denotes the standard built-in magnet, and the unthreaded code indicates default PT tapered ports.
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 TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X100S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 3927 N of push and 3682 N of pull force. At its maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa, it achieves a theoretical maximum force of 801 kgf, while at 0.7 MPa the push force is 5498 N.
Both stroke ends are damped by fixed rubber TPU bumpers. The TCM series does not feature an adjustable air cushion or cushion needle valves, meaning the elastomer pads absorb the impact directly without requiring manual tuning.
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