Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X200S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X200S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 200mm 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 ±0.08° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.08°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X200S
The AirTAC TCM20X200S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder engineered for double-acting operation, integrating a robust brass sliding bearing within a single body. It generates 157 N of push and 118 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, driven by a Ø10 mm piston rod on 1/8" ports. Because the two guide rods carry the moment load and torque, you avoid the alignment work and space of an external linear rail. With a 200 mm stroke, this unit suits extended reaches where a plain cylinder would buckle or twist.
The brass sliding bearing is built for harsh duty, shrugging off dust, grit, and hard knocks with about twice the horizontal impact resistance of a conventional cylinder—ideal where a steel-ball guide might jam from contamination. Anti-rotation precision is held to ±0.08°, keeping a gripper or blade square under off-centre loads. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, and the standard built-in magnet feeds position signals to CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X200S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X200S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 200 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Brass sliding bearing |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 | ±0.08° (retracted) |
| Cushion | Rubber bumper |
| Max std stroke | Up to 250 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 118 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | — |
| Max | 32 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø10 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 TCM20X200S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL20X200 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X200S Is Used
Pallet Transfer Line Stop
Halts heavy moving pallets on a dusty conveyor using 157 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa; the brass sliding bearing tolerates the abrasive environment and impact where a ball guide would wear prematurely.
Foundry Sand-Mould Pusher
Indexes sand-mould patterns over the 200 mm stroke, leveraging the ±0.08° non-rotating accuracy to keep the plate perfectly square while shrugging off gritty contamination.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Extends a part gripper carrying an unbalanced load; the twin guide rods absorb the resulting radial torque without needing a separate external linear guide rail.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X200S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this Ø20 model gives 157 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires less force, the Ø16 bore provides 101 N of push; stepping up to the Ø25 bore yields 245 N. When your task demands high-precision, low-friction vertical movement rather than impact tolerance, the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing is the better choice. To replace this unit, match the 20 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 1/8" PT ports, and the standard S magnet.
Note that the TCM20X200S operates between 0.15-1.0 MPa at 30-500 mm/s. Remember that a guided cylinder resists rotation but 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 for fail-safe position 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 TCM20X200S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 157 N of push and 118 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 220 N. The theoretical maximum force is 32 kgf. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
No, there is no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw. Each end of stroke is absorbed by a fixed rubber (TPU) bumper. The standard built-in magnet also allows you to track position using CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots.
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