Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X80SH
The AirTAC TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X80SH is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 80mm 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
- Stroke80 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 TCM12X80SH
The AirTAC TCM12X80SH is a JIS double-acting twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a brass sliding bearing. It generates 57 N of push and 42 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for compact positioning tasks requiring an 80 mm stroke. The integrated guide rods eliminate the need to align a separate external linear rail, saving assembly time. With a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.1°, this unit keeps an off-centre gripper or blade square during extension.
Designed for harsh environments, the brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and hard knocks, offering about twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder where a steel-ball guide might jam. The Ø6 mm piston rod operates on M5x0.8 PT ports, while fixed TPU bumpers absorb the end-of-stroke impact. A standard built-in magnet enables position detection via CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in any of the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X80SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X80SH |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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 TCM12X80SH
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×80 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL12X80 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X80SH Is Used
3D Printer Bed Levelling
Pushes an off-centre gantry plate with 57 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. The brass sliding bearing handles minor mechanical knocks without jamming, unlike delicate ball guides.
Sawmill Blade Guide
Positions a guide roller in a dusty wood-milling environment. The brass sleeve tolerates abrasive sawdust and coolant spray, maintaining ±0.1° non-rotating accuracy.
Small Parts Diverter Gate
Actuates a lightweight gating flap on a transfer line. Twin guide rods absorb the side load of deflecting moving parts without needing an external rail.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM12X80SH the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this model, consider stepping down to the Ø10 bore for lighter duties, which provides 39 N of push at 0.5 MPa, or moving up to the Ø16 bore, which yields 101 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your application demands low friction, high precision, or vertical high-load handling. Note that this cylinder uses Viton (FKM) seals for an extended temperature range.
Keep in mind the guide resists rotation but cannot hold a load vertically if air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. The standard code includes the S magnet and PT tapered threads. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion.
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 TCM12X80SH 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 is 12 kgf.
No, there is no adjustable air cushion. A moulded rubber bumper absorbs the stop at both ends of the stroke. The standard built-in magnet works with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches.
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