
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X150-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 150mm 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 ±0.06° of rotation without any external linear guide.
The AirTAC TCM32X150-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in a single integrated body, actively preventing rotation and absorbing side loads without needing an external linear rail. Delivering 402 N of push and 302 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting actuator is built for heavy-radial-duty work. The brass bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and coolant where a steel-ball guide would jam, offering roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder.
This 32 mm bore unit carries a Ø16 mm piston rod and uses 1/8" ports. It holds a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.06°, keeping grippers or blades perfectly square under off-centre loads. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. Two independent upper and side port groups let you feed air from whichever face is clear, while four sensor slots accept CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches via the standard built-in magnet.
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X150-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 | ±0.06° (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.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 302 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max | 82 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø16 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.
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL32X150 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Halts heavy pallets on a gritty conveyor using 402 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. The brass sliding bearing tolerates abrasive dust and hard knocks that would jam a steel-ball guide.
Pushes sand-mould patterns square against an off-centre load, leveraging the ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance to keep the tool plate perfectly aligned in harsh environments.
Transfers an asymmetric part gripper over 150 mm, absorbing the radial torque. The integrated twin-rod body removes the need to align a separate cylinder to an external guide rail.
When sizing, compare this 32 mm bore against its neighbours: stepping down to Ø25 yields about 245 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to Ø40 provides 628 N. Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your task demands low-friction precision or vertical high-load handling. To replace this unit, match the 32 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 1/8" PT ports, and the standard S magnet. Remember that this actuator does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centred—the rod drifts; install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it generates 402 N of push and 302 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 563 N. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf.
No, there is no air-cushion screw to set. A moulded rubber bumper absorbs the stop at both ends. For position holding without live air, add an external rod lock since the guide resists rotation, not gravity.
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