Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X15S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X15S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 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 TCM12X15S
The AirTAC TCM12X15S is a JIS guided twin-rod cylinder that integrates a drive piston between two guide rods in one body, eliminating the need for an external linear slide. It features a brass sliding bearing engineered for dirty environments, shrugging off grit and hard knocks where a steel-ball guide would jam. Delivering 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting unit is built for compact, side-loaded duty.
It holds an off-centre gripper square with a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.1°. The Ø6 mm piston rod and M5x0.8 ports make plumbing straightforward, while fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke impacts without any cushion screw to adjust. A standard built-in magnet enables position sensing, and the code includes the S designation along with default PT threads.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 TCM12X15S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL12X15 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X15S Is Used
3D Printer Filament Spool Brake
Applies 57 N of stopping force to tension a moving filament spool. The brass sliding bearing tolerates plastic dust, preventing jamming where a ball guide would clog.
PCB Edge-Gripper Alignment
Holds a circuit board square during routing using the ±0.1° non-rotating tolerance. The compact 15 mm stroke and integrated twin rods save space on the test fixture.
Lab Vial Capping Press
Pushes a cap onto a glass vial with 79 N of force at 0.7 MPa. Fixed TPU bumpers soften the bottoming impact without needing manual cushion adjustments.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X15S the Right Cylinder?
This 12 mm bore generates 57 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, sitting between the smaller Ø10 bore (39 N) and the larger Ø16 bore (101 N) for scaling your force requirements. Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your application demands low-friction precision or high vertical loading. To replace this unit, match the 12 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, PT thread, and standard magnet.
Note that air pressure drives both extension and retraction; if the supply drops or the valve centres, the rod will drift and drop. The guide resists rotation, not gravity, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve when fail-safe load holding is required.
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 TCM12X15S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this double-acting cylinder provides 57 N of push and 42 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 79 N. The maximum theoretical force is 12 kgf.
Yes, the standard built-in magnet works with AirTAC CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in any of the four body slots. Stroke ends are damped by fixed rubber TPU bumpers, as there is no adjustable air cushion.
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