Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X30-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X30-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 30mm 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.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.06°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X30-S
The AirTAC TCM32X30-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. A central drive piston moves between two guide rods in a single integrated body, removing the need for an external linear rail while absorbing side load and torque. It generates 402 N of push and 302 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it well suited for medium-duty positioning and stopping tasks within its 30 mm stroke. The brass 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 from contamination.
Precision is tightly controlled, with a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.06° keeping a gripper or blade square under off-centre loads. The Ø16 mm piston rod is driven by 1/8" ports, and the body incorporates four sensor slots for positioning feedback. Stroke termination uses fixed rubber TPU bumpers to soften impacts, as there is no adjustable air cushion screw to set. Operating speed ranges from 30 to 500 mm/s, and the standard built-in magnet works seamlessly with CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X30-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X30-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X30-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL32X30 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X30-S Is Used
Pallet Transfer Line Stop
Halts heavy moving pallets on a dusty conveyor using 402 N of thrust, where the brass sliding bearing tolerates abrasive grit and repeated hard impacts that would jam a ball guide.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Pushes an offset clamping jaw with 302 N of pull force, maintaining squareness under asymmetric loading thanks to the ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance.
Weld Cell Component Gate
Positions a metal guard in a dirty weld cell, absorbing weld spatter and side torque without needing an external linear rail to support the mechanism.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X30-S the Right Cylinder?
If 402 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa is more than your layout requires, stepping down to the Ø25 bore yields about 245 N of push, saving space. For heavier gating or press duties, moving up to the Ø40 bore provides roughly 628 N of force. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your application demands exceptionally low friction, high precision, or vertical high-load handling. The TCM32X30-S uses a standard 30 mm stroke, 1/8" PT thread, and includes the standard S magnet. Remember that this cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centred, as the rod will drift; the guide resists rotation, not gravity. For fail-safe vertical holding, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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 TCM32X30-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm bore cylinder provides 402 N of push and 302 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf.
Each end of the stroke lands on a fixed rubber TPU bumper that softens the mechanical stop. The TC series does not feature an adjustable air cushion or a cushion screw to tune.
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