Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X40SH
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X40SH is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 40mm 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
- Stroke40 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.06°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X40SH
The AirTAC TCM32X40SH is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. Because the drive piston runs between two integrated guide rods, it completely eliminates the need for an external linear slide while carrying heavy radial loads. This 32 mm bore unit generates 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa, paired with a Ø16 mm piston rod on 1/8" ports. A Viton (FKM) seal expands the operating temperature window, making it suitable for hotter environments.
Designed for dirty and impacting environments, the brass sliding bearing shrugs off weld spatter, grit, and coolant where a steel-ball guide would jam or fail. It delivers a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.06°, keeping blades or grippers perfectly square under off-centre loads. Stroke termination is absorbed by fixed TPU bumpers at both ends, meaning there is no adjustable air cushion screw to set or maintain.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X40SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X40SH |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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 TCM32X40SH
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL32X40 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X40SH Is Used
Weld-Cell Clamp Positioner
With 402 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, this cylinder drives heavy clamping arms in robotic weld cells. The brass sliding bearing tolerates spatter and contamination that would destroy a ball guide.
Pallet Stopping Gate
Halting loaded pallets subjects the mechanism to high radial impact. The twin guide rods handle this side load directly, maintaining a ±0.06° non-rotating accuracy to keep the stop plate flat.
Foundry Mould Pusher
Shifting sand moulds in dusty foundries requires a bearing that ignores grit. The FKM seals and brass sleeve endure the heat while delivering 563 N of push at 0.7 MPa.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM32X40SH the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 32 mm bore provides 402 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If you need slightly less force, the adjacent Ø25 model yields about 245 N of push; stepping up to the Ø40 version provides a stouter 628 N. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your task demands low-friction precision or high vertical loading rather than impact resistance. To replace this unit, match the 32 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, 1/8" PT ports, and the standard built-in magnet (S).
Remember that the twin guide rods resist torsion and side loads, but they will not hold a load vertically if air pressure drops or the valve is centred. The rod will drift downward under gravity. For fail-safe positioning, you must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve to the system.
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 TCM32X40SH FAQ
This double-acting cylinder generates 402 N of push and 302 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, and 563 N of push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf. It operates on filtered air between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa and a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
No, the stroke ends are damped by fixed rubber TPU bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion. Additionally, the guide resists rotation but not gravity; if air pressure is lost, the rod will drift. You must fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for fail-safe load holding.
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