Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X200-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X200-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 200mm 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
- Stroke200 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.06°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X200-S
The AirTAC TCM40X200-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder engineered for double-acting operation, featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. It generates 628 N of push and 528 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for driving heavy plates over its 200 mm travel. By integrating two guide rods directly into the body, it eliminates the need for an external linear rail while maintaining a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.06° to keep blades or grippers perfectly square under offset loads.
This model uses a Ø16 mm piston rod and 1/8" ports. The brass bearing provides roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a conventional plain cylinder, shrugging off weld spatter, coolant, and grit where a steel-ball guide would jam. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, and the standard built-in magnet feeds position data to CS1 reed or DS1 electronic sensors in any of the four body slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X200-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X200-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 TCM40X200-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL40X200 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X200-S Is Used
Weld-Cell Clamp Positioner
Delivers 880 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa to drive heavy clamping arms, with the brass sliding bearing tolerating weld spatter and hard knocks where a ball guide would fail.
Pallet Transfer Line Stop
Halts moving pallets using 628 N of force at 0.5 MPa; the twin guide rods absorb the radial side impact without needing a separate shock absorber rail.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Holds a 200 mm stroke gripper square under offset loads with a strict ±0.06° non-rotating tolerance, preventing part twist during handling.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X200-S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this Ø40 model gives 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires less force, stepping down to the Ø32 bore yields 402 N, while moving up to the Ø50 bore provides 982 N. Choose the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your task demands low-friction precision or high vertical loading. To replace this unit, match the 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 1/8" PT ports, and the standard S magnet.
Note that gravity wins if air pressure drops: the guide resists rotation but cannot stop the rod from drifting downward, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve when a fail-safe hold is mandatory.
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 TCM40X200-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N of push and 528 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push increases to 880 N. The theoretical maximum force is 128 kgf.
Each end lands on a fixed TPU rubber bumper to soften the impact. The TC series does not feature an adjustable air cushion or cushion screw.
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