Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X30SH
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X30SH is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø40mm 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.
- BoreØ40 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 TCM40X30SH
The AirTAC TCM40X30SH is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder with a robust brass sliding bearing, operating double-acting via a 16 mm piston rod on 1/8" ports. It generates 628 N of push and 528 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for heavy side-load pushing or gating tasks within a short 30 mm stroke. The integrated twin guide rods completely remove the need to align an external linear rail, saving engineering time and assembly footprint.
Because the brass sleeve shrugs off weld spatter, coolant, and dust, it survives harsh environments where a steel-ball guide would jam or wear prematurely, providing roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. Stroke endpoints are softened by fixed TPU rubber bumpers, meaning there is no air-cushion screw to adjust or maintain. With a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.06°, the unit keeps an off-centre gripper or blade perfectly square under load. Viton (FKM) seals extend the thermal operating window, while the standard built-in magnet allows CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches to drop into any of the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X30SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X30SH |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 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 (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 TCM40X30SH
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL40X30 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X30SH Is Used
Pallet Stop Gate
Halting heavy pallets on a transfer line is easy with the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, while the brass sliding bearing absorbs the repeated hard impacts that would deform a standard cylinder.
Weld-Cell Clamp
Tolerates grinding dust and weld spatter where a ball-bearing guide would jam, using its 16 mm rod and 1/8" ports to square up a clamping plate against an off-centre load.
Foundry Pattern Push
Shoving a sand-mould pattern in a gritty environment relies on the ±0.06° non-rotating accuracy to keep the tool flat, shrugging off abrasive contamination without stalling.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM40X30SH the Right Cylinder?
If your thrust requirement is slightly lower, the Ø32 bore provides 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the Ø50 bore yields 982 N of push at 0.5 MPa for heavier duty. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead of this TCM only when you need ultra-low friction, high precision, or vertical high-load handling. For replacing this exact unit, match the 40 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, 1/8" PT threaded ports, and the standard built-in S magnet. Note that this guided 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, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning.
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 TCM40X30SH FAQ
At 0.5 MPa this 40 mm bore cylinder provides 628 N of push and 528 N of pull force. When operating at 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf.
There is no adjustable air cushion; each end relies on a fixed TPU rubber bumper to soften the stop. Additionally, the cylinder will drift and drop a load if air pressure is lost, so an external rod lock or pilot check valve is required for fail-safe holding.
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