Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X150-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X150-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø50mm 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 ±0.05° of rotation without any external linear guide.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port size1/4"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.05°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X150-S
The AirTAC TCM50X150-S is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder built for heavy side-load duty. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods supported by brass sliding bearings, all integrated into one body. This design eliminates the need for an external linear rail, saving space and alignment time. Delivering 982 N of push at 0.5 MPa, it is a robust double-acting actuator suited to demanding industrial transfer and gating tasks.
The brass sliding bearing shrugs off weld spatter, coolant, and grit where a steel-ball guide would wear or jam, offering roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. It holds a non-rotating tolerance of ±0.05°, keeping a gripper or plate perfectly square under off-centre loads. The Ø20 mm piston rod uses 1/4" ports, and stroke termination relies on fixed TPU rubber bumpers rather than an adjustable air cushion. An integrated magnet is standard, allowing position tracking via CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches in any of the four sensor slots.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X150-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X150-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 150 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Bearing | Brass sliding bearing |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| 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 | ±0.05° (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 (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max | 200 kgf | |
Force is set by the bore and piston rod (Ø20 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 TCM50X150-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL50X150 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X150-S Is Used
Weld-Cell Clamp Arm
Tolerates weld spatter and dirt while delivering 1374 N of push at 0.7 MPa to hold heavy frame components securely during robotic welding.
Pallet Transfer Stopper
Halts moving pallets on a dusty line; the brass sliding bearing absorbs the radial impact shock where a ball guide would jam.
Off-Centre Gripper Slide
Maintains precise squareness with a ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance, supporting heavy moment loads when picking asymmetric parts.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X150-S the Right Cylinder?
This Ø50 bore generates 982 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires less force, stepping down to the Ø40 model provides 628 N of push at the same pressure. For heavier lifting or pushing, the Ø63 bore yields 1559 N at 0.5 MPa. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your task demands low-friction precision or high vertical load handling rather than heavy impact resistance. The standard built-in magnet (S) and PT thread form are included here.
Remember that a guided cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the rod will drift. The guide resists rotation, not gravity, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe vertical holding. Since this 150 mm stroke is within the 250 mm maximum standard stroke, it ships as a standard catalogue item.
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 TCM50X150-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 982 N of push and 825 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 1374 N. The maximum theoretical force is 200 kgf.
No. There is no adjustable air cushion or cushion screw. Each end of the stroke is damped solely by a fixed rubber (TPU) bumper, which softens the impact but cannot be tuned.
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