Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X150-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X150-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø40mm 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.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.06°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X150-S
The AirTAC TCM40X150-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder built for double-acting operation, integrating a drive piston between two guide rods in a single body. Because the brass sliding bearing handles radial load and torsion directly, you can skip mounting a separate linear rail. It generates about 628 N of push at 0.5 MPa, and its ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance keeps an off-centre gripper or blade perfectly square under load.
This 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke unit runs on 1/8" ports paired with a Ø16 piston rod, achieving cycle speeds of 30-500 mm/s. The brass sleeve is the key advantage for harsh environments: it shrugs off grit, weld spatter, and hard knocks—roughly doubling the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder—where a steel-ball guide might jam. Stroke ends are cushioned by fixed TPU bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion, and the standard built-in magnet tracks position via CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in any of the four sensor grooves.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X150-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X150-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max | 128 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 TCM40X150-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL40X150 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X150-S Is Used
Pallet Transfer Line Stop
Halting heavy inbound pallets is easy with 628 N of push at 0.5 MPa. The brass sliding bearing absorbs the repeated hard side-impacts of stopping moving loads without wearing out like a ball guide would in this dusty logistics environment.
Weld-Cell Clamp Actuator
Tolerating spatter and grit, this 40 mm bore unit drives an off-centre clamping arm. The ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance keeps the clamp face parallel to the weldment, while fixed TPU bumpers survive the metal-to-metal end stops.
Sawmill Fence Positioning
Shifting a heavy guide fence on a saw line relies on the twin guide rods carrying the radial load. The brass sleeve handles debris and coolant effortlessly, delivering 880 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa to push the rigid fence into place.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X150-S the Right Cylinder?
If 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa is too much for your layout, step down to the Ø32 bore, which yields roughly 402 N of push; if you need more force, the Ø50 bore provides about 982 N. Choose the sister TCL series instead when you need low-friction steel-ball precision for vertical high-load tasks. Remember that this guided cylinder will not hold a load if air pressure drops—the rod drifts, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. This SKU uses standard PT thread, includes the standard S magnet, and its 150 mm stroke falls within the 250 mm maximum standard stroke, making it a stock configuration.
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 TCM40X150-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 40 mm bore cylinder delivers 628 N of push and 528 N of pull. At its 0.7 MPa operating tier, the push increases to 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf.
The TCM uses a brass sliding bearing built to withstand dust, coolant, and heavy radial impacts—roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. The TCL uses a steel-ball linear bearing for low-friction, high-precision vertical loads, but it is more susceptible to jamming in dirty environments.
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