Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X50SH
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X50SH is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/4"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.05°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X50SH
The AirTAC TCM50X50SH is a JIS standard twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. This double-acting actuator integrates the drive piston and two guide rods into a single body, eliminating the need for an external linear rail. It delivers a substantial 982 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a Ø20 mm piston rod and 1/4" ports. With a non-rotating accuracy of ±0.05°, it keeps grippers or tooling plates perfectly square under off-centre loads.
Designed for harsh environments, the brass sliding bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and coolant where a steel-ball guide would jam or wear prematurely, offering roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion. The standard Viton (FKM) seals extend the operating temperature range, making it suitable for high-heat industrial applications.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X50SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X50SH |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TCM50X50SH
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL50X50 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X50SH Is Used
Foundry Sand-Mould Pattern Press
Tolerates extreme heat, sand grit, and severe knocking while delivering 1374 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa to compact mould patterns, a duty where a ball bearing would rapidly jam.
Heavy Pallet Stop Gate
Halts moving pallets on a transfer line using its 982 N push at 0.5 MPa; the brass sliding bearing absorbs the radial side-impact without requiring a separate external shock absorber.
Weld Cell Clamp Actuator
Withstands weld spatter and coolant spray in robotic cells, using the ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance to keep a clamping arm perfectly square during high-force positioning tasks.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X50SH the Right Cylinder?
If 982 N of push at 0.5 MPa is too much for your fixture, stepping down to a Ø40 bore provides about 628 N of thrust. Conversely, moving up to a Ø63 bore yields 1559 N of push for heavier displacement tasks. Choose the sister TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your application demands low friction, extreme vertical precision, or high-load positioning rather than heavy radial impact resistance.
This configuration includes a standard built-in magnet (S) for CS1 reed or DS1 electronic switches across four sensor slots, and uses PT (tapered) port threads. Be aware that this cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centred, as the rod will drift; install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe positioning. The 50 mm stroke is well within the 250 mm maximum standard limit for this bore.
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 TCM50X50SH FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it generates 982 N of push and 825 N of pull. At 0.7 MPa the push force increases to 1374 N. The theoretical maximum force is 200 kgf.
No, there is no air-cushion screw to set. A moulded rubber bumper absorbs the stop at both stroke ends. The standard Viton (FKM) seals also provide a wider operating temperature range for high-heat environments.
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