Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X50SH
The AirTAC TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X50SH is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 TCM12X50SH
The AirTAC TCM12X50SH is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder with a brass sliding bearing. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in one integrated body, so the unit prevents rotation and carries side load without needing an external linear rail. It generates 57 N of push and 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for compact 50 mm strokes that require precise positioning.
Because the guide uses a brass sliding bearing rather than a steel-ball linear bush, it shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks—offering roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. The Ø6 mm piston rod on M5x0.8 ports delivers a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.1°, keeping a gripper or blade square under an off-centre load. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, and Viton (FKM) seals extend the operating temperature range.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X50SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X50SH |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TCM12X50SH
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL12X50 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X50SH Is Used
PCB Edge-Guiding Slide
Using its 57 N push at 0.5 MPa, this cylinder squares up moving circuit boards. The brass sliding bearing tolerates abrasive glass-epoxy dust where a ball guide would jam.
Small-Part Diverter Gate
Delivering 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, it retracts a lightweight deflector flap on a packaging line. Its ±0.1° non-rotating tolerance keeps the flap perfectly horizontal.
Coolant-Exposed Stopper
With a 79 N push at 0.7 MPa, it halts small trays on a wet machining conveyor. The FKM seals and impact-tolerant brass guide survive splashing coolant effortlessly.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X50SH the Right Cylinder?
If 57 N of push at 0.5 MPa is too much for a delicate task, step down to the Ø10 bore, which provides 39 N of push. If you need greater force, the Ø16 bore yields 101 N. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing when you need low-friction, high-precision, or vertical high-load handling instead of impact tolerance. To replace this unit, match the 12 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port with PT thread, and the standard built-in magnet (S). Remember that this cylinder will not hold a load if air pressure is lost; the rod drifts, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding.
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 TCM12X50SH FAQ
This 12 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 57 N push and 42 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 79 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 12 kgf. It operates on filtered air at 0.15-1.0 MPa and runs at speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
A moulded rubber bumper absorbs the stop at both ends, with no air-cushion screw to set. The standard built-in magnet works with AirTAC CS1 (reed) or DS1 (electronic) switches dropped into any of the four body slots.
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