Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X50S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X50S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø20mm 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 ±0.08° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.08°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X50S
The AirTAC TCM20X50S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. It integrates the drive piston and two guide rods into a single body, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. Generating 157 N of push and 118 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting unit handles off-centre loads with a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.08°.
Designed for harsh environments, the brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust, weld spatter, and hard knocks, providing roughly twice the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. The Ø10 mm piston rod operates on 1/8" ports, while fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke shocks without requiring any cushion adjustment. A standard built-in magnet enables position feedback via CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TCM20X50S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL20X50 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X50S Is Used
Weld-Cell Clamp Positioner
Tolerates weld spatter and grit where a ball guide would jam, using its 157 N push to hold a 50 mm clamping stroke square against off-centre parts.
Dusty Transfer Line Gate
The brass sliding bearing survives abrasive dust while stopping moving pallets, maintaining ±0.08° non-rotating accuracy to prevent gate binding.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Absorbs lateral knocks during part handling, using the twin guide rods to keep the gripper plate square without needing a separate linear rail.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM20X50S the Right Cylinder?
This 20 mm bore provides 157 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, stepping down to the Ø16 bore yields 101 N of push; moving up to the Ø25 bore provides 245 N. Choose the sister 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 20 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 1/8" PT ports, and standard S magnet. Note that air pressure drives both directions; if air is lost, the rod drifts and drops, so add an external rod lock 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 TCM20X50S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it generates 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.
No, the TC series uses fixed rubber TPU bumpers at each end to soften the stop. There is no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw to set.
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