Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X10-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X10-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 10mm 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 ±0.10° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.10°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X10-S
The AirTAC TCM12X10-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. As a double-acting unit, it generates 57 N of push and 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. A drive piston operates between two integrated guide rods, eliminating the need for an external linear slide. This integrated design saves space and removes the alignment work of matching a separate cylinder to a rail. With a 10 mm stroke, it provides rapid, short linear motion while resisting side load and torque up to the datasheet limit for this stroke.
This model is engineered for dirty, impacting, heavy-radial-duty applications. The brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust, grit, coolant, and hard knocks, offering about 2× the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder and adding torsional rigidity where a steel-ball guide would wear or jam from contamination. It features a Ø6 mm piston rod and M5x0.8 ports. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. The standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots, and two independent port groups let you feed air from either the upper face or side without extra fittings.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X10-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X10-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Brass sliding bearing |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| 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 | ±0.10° (retracted) |
| Cushion | Rubber bumper |
| Max std stroke | Up to 150 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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | — |
| Max | 12 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø6 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 TCM12X10-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL12X10 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X10-S Is Used
Gripper Jaw Alignment
With 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa and a ±0.1° non-rotating tolerance, this cylinder keeps an off-centre gripper plate square during short 10 mm pick-and-place moves without needing an external guide rail.
Dusty Transfer Line Stop
The brass sliding bearing tolerates grit and hard knocks where a ball guide would jam, providing reliable stopping force for small packages on a contaminated transfer line.
Lab Sample Blade Gate
Operating at 30-500 mm/s via M5x0.8 ports, this twin-rod unit drives a short-stroke sample cutting blade squarely through material, resisting torsional load without deflecting.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X10-S the Right Cylinder?
For sizing, the Ø12 bore yields 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, the Ø10 bore gives roughly 39 N; if you require more, the Ø16 bore provides about 101 N, allowing you to move a step in either direction. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead when your application demands low friction, high precision, or vertical high-load handling. The standard S magnet is present, and the port thread is PT by default. Note that a TCM does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, as the rod drifts; the guide resists rotation, not gravity. For a fail-safe hold, recommend an external rod lock or pilot check valve.
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 TCM12X10-S FAQ
The TCM12X10-S delivers a push of 57 N and a pull of 42 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 79 N. The maximum theoretical force is 12 kgf.
No, each end lands on a fixed TPU rubber bumper that softens the stop. There is no air-cushion screw to set on the TC series. The standard built-in magnet also supports CS1 reed and DS1 electronic switches.
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