Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X40S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X40S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 40mm 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
- Stroke40 mm
- Port size3/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.05°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X40S
The AirTAC TCM100X40S is a JIS-standard guided twin-rod cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. Built for double-acting operation, it generates 3927 N of push and 3682 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, driven by a Ø25 mm piston rod on 3/8" ports. The integrated twin guide rods eliminate the need for an external linear slide, absorbing high side loads and torque directly. With a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.05°, it keeps heavy plates or blades perfectly square under off-centre forces.
Designed for harsh, dirty environments, the brass sliding bearing shrugs off grit, weld spatter, and hard knocks where a steel-ball guide would jam or wear prematurely. It offers roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. The stroke terminates on fixed TPU rubber bumpers at each end, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion screw to set. Operating speed spans 50-400 mm/s, and the standard built-in magnet works seamlessly with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X40S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TCM100X40S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL100X40 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X40S Is Used
Foundry Sand Mould Press
Tolerates extreme heat and sand grit while delivering 5498 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa to compact heavy foundry moulds, shrugging off debris where a steel-ball guide would jam.
Heavy Pallet Gating
Stops 1000 kg pallets on a transfer line using its 3927 N push at 0.5 MPa, absorbing the hard side impact through the brass sliding bearing without bending the Ø25 mm piston rod.
Weld Cell Clamp
Holds thick steel plates perfectly square against an off-centre load with ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance, resisting weld spatter and coolant splash in automated robotic cells.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X40S the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 100 mm bore guided actuator when your application demands massive thrust and superior radial load capacity in a compact footprint. If you need slightly less force, stepping down to the Ø80 bore yields 2513 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Moving up is not an option as this is the largest bore in the TCM family, delivering a maximum theoretical force of 801 kgf. The guide unit supports high torque up to the datasheet limit for this 40 mm stroke.
Select the sister TCL series instead if your duty cycle requires low-friction, high-precision linear movement on vertical loads, as the TCM brass bearing is optimized for impact tolerance rather than frictionless precision. Note that this cylinder will not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. This configuration features standard PT thread and includes the standard S magnet.
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 TCM100X40S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 100 mm bore cylinder provides 3927 N of push and 3682 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 5498 N. The maximum theoretical force is 801 kgf.
Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer TPU pads rather than an adjustable cushion. There is no cushion screw to tune. The brass sliding bearing is specifically chosen for impact tolerance over the TCL's low-friction linear precision.
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