Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X40SH
The AirTAC TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X40SH is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm 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 ±0.10° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke40 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 TCM12X40SH
The AirTAC TCM12X40SH is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. Being double-acting, it generates 57 N of push and 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. A non-rotating accuracy of ±0.1° ensures your end tooling stays perfectly square under off-centre loads, eliminating the need for an external linear rail.
Built for harsh environments, the brass sleeve withstands dust, coolant, and hard knocks—offering roughly twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. This 40 mm stroke unit uses a Ø6 mm piston rod and M5x0.8 PT ports. Stroke termination relies on fixed TPU rubber bumpers, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion screw to set. It ships standard with a built-in magnet for position sensing and Viton (FKM) seals for high-temperature duty.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X40SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X40SH |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TCM12X40SH
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL12X40 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X40SH Is Used
Dusty Transfer Line Diverter
With 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa, this cylinder reliably flips diverter gates on gritty material conveyors. The brass sliding bearing tolerates dust ingress that would jam a steel-ball guide.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Holding ±0.1° non-rotating accuracy, it keeps a small pneumatic gripper perfectly square when picking asymmetric parts. The twin guide rods absorb the resulting torsional load.
High-Temp Stamping Ejector
Equipped with Viton FKM seals, it survives hot environments near stamping presses to eject small parts. Fixed TPU bumpers absorb the repetitive end-of-stroke impacts without adjustment.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X40SH the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this model, consider the adjacent bores in the range: the smaller Ø10 bore yields about 39 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while the larger Ø16 bore provides 101 N, letting you step up or down in force as needed. Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing if your application demands exceptionally low friction or high vertical precision rather than impact survival.
Remember that a guided cylinder resists rotation but will not hold a load vertically if air pressure drops; the rod drifts without live air, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. This configuration includes the standard built-in magnet (S) and default PT threaded ports. Strokes up to 150 mm are standard for this 12 mm bore, so a 40 mm travel is a readily available, off-the-shelf dimension.
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 TCM12X40SH FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 57 N of push and 42 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 79 N. The theoretical maximum force for this 12 mm bore is 12 kgf.
It includes a standard built-in magnet compatible with AirTAC CS1 (reed) and DS1 (electronic) switches across four body slots. End-of-stroke damping is handled by fixed rubber TPU bumpers; there is no adjustable air cushion.
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