Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X80S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X80S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 80mm 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
- Stroke80 mm
- Port size3/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.05°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X80S
The AirTAC TCM100X80S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. A central drive piston runs between two integrated guide rods, completely eliminating the need for an external linear rail while delivering massive thrust. It generates 3927 N of push and 3682 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, peaking at 5498 N when supplied at 0.7 MPa. With an 80 mm stroke on a 100 mm bore, this double-acting actuator is built for heavy-duty positioning.
Designed for punishing environments, the brass sliding bearing provides roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder and shrugs off dust, coolant, and weld spatter where a steel-ball guide would jam. The non-rotating tolerance of ±0.05° keeps heavy grippers or plates perfectly square under off-centre loads. A fixed TPU bumper at each end softens the stop, meaning there is no air-cushion screw to adjust. Plumbing is simplified by two independent port groups (upper face and side) accommodating the 3/8" thread form and the Ø25 mm piston rod.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X80S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X80S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 TCM100X80S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×80 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL100X80 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X80S Is Used
Foundry Mould Push
With 5498 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa, this cylinder shoves heavy sand moulds along a transfer line, tolerating extreme heat and grit where a ball guide would seize.
Heavy Pallet Stop
Halting a loaded pallet conveyor subjects the rod to severe radial load; the brass sliding bearing absorbs the hard impact effortlessly while maintaining ±0.05° alignment.
Weld Cell Clamp
Firmly clamps thick steel plates in a robotic weld cell, shrugging off weld spatter and requiring no separate linear slide thanks to the integrated twin guide rods.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM100X80S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting the TCM100X80S positions you at the top of the AirTAC guided range, yielding 3927 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If this is excessive, stepping down to the Ø80 bore yields 2513 N of push at the same pressure. As the largest available bore, there is no larger standard neighbour to escalate to. If your application instead demands high-precision, low-friction vertical movement rather than raw impact survival, the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing is the better choice. Note that this cylinder will not hold a load unpowered; the rod drifts if air pressure drops, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. This SKU includes the standard S magnet and PT thread form.
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 TCM100X80S FAQ
The cylinder delivers 3927 N of push and 3682 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. When supplied at 0.7 MPa, the push force reaches 5498 N. The theoretical maximum force is 801 kgf.
Every TC ships with a standard built-in magnet (S) compatible with AirTAC CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four body slots. Stroke termination is damped by fixed rubber TPU pads at each end; there is no adjustable air cushion screw.
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