Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X150-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X150-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 150mm 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
- Stroke150 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 TCM12X150-S
The AirTAC TCM12X150-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder that integrates a drive piston between two guide rods in a single body. Because the guide unit itself prevents rotation and carries radial load, you do not need to align an external linear rail. The brass sliding bearing is built for dirty, impacting duty, shrugging off grit and coolant where a steel-ball guide would jam. It generates 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa and holds a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.1°, keeping a gripper square under an off-centre load across its 150 mm travel.
Plumbed via M5x0.8 ports, this double-acting unit feeds air from upper or side faces to fit tight clearances. A fixed TPU bumper at each end softens the stroke stop without any air-cushion screw to adjust. The standard built-in magnet pairs with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in one of four sensor slots, and the Ø6 mm piston rod provides the thrust while the twin guide rods absorb the torque.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X150-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X150-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 TCM12X150-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL12X150 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X150-S Is Used
Dusty Transfer Line Diverter
With 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, this cylinder easily flips a lightweight flap gate on a dusty transfer line. The brass sliding bearing tolerates abrasive grit where a ball guide would stick.
Small Part Off-Centre Gripper
Holding ±0.1° non-rotating accuracy, it keeps a small part gripper square while picking at an offset. The twin guide rods absorb the resulting torsional load without needing an external slide.
Lab Test Tube Rack Ejector
Providing 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa across 150 mm, it ejects a lab test tube rack smoothly. The fixed TPU bumpers ensure soft stops without requiring manual cushion tuning.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X150-S the Right Cylinder?
This 150 mm stroke reaches the maximum standard travel for the Ø12 bore. If you need less force, the Ø10 bore gives about 39 N of push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the Ø16 bore yields roughly 101 N. Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing when your application demands low friction, high precision, or vertical high-load handling rather than heavy radial impact resistance. To match this part exactly, specify bore 12, stroke 150, M5x0.8 PT thread, and the standard S magnet.
Remember that the brass sliding guide resists rotation, not gravity. If air pressure drops or the valve centers, the rod will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the load must stay safely put without live air.
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 TCM12X150-S FAQ
It delivers 57 N push and 42 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 79 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical max force of 12 kgf. The twin guide rods hold a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.1°.
Yes, the standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed and DS1 electronic switches in the four body slots. Instead of an adjustable air cushion, a fixed TPU rubber bumper at each end absorbs the end-of-stroke impact.
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