Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X60-S
The AirTAC Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X60-S is a genuine JIS-standard guided cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 60mm 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
- Stroke60 mm
- Port size1/4"
- BearingBrass sliding bearing
- Non-rotating±0.05°
- CushionRubber bumper
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About the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X60-S
The AirTAC TCM50X60-S is a JIS double-acting twin-rod guided cylinder featuring a robust brass sliding bearing. A central drive piston runs between two guide rods in a single integrated body, eliminating the need for an external linear rail while delivering 982 N of push and 825 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. With a 50 mm bore and 60 mm stroke, it generates up to 1374 N at 0.7 MPa, making it well suited for heavy-duty positioning tasks.
This model excels in harsh environments where contamination would destroy a steel-ball guide. The brass bearing shrugs off dust, grit, and coolant while providing roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a conventional plain cylinder. Anti-rotation precision is held to ±0.05°, keeping grippers or plates perfectly square under offset loads. The unit feeds via 1/4" ports and uses a Ø20 mm piston rod. Stroke ends are damped by fixed elastomer pads rather than an adjustable cushion, and a standard built-in magnet enables position sensing.
Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X60-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X60-S |
|---|---|
| Series | TCM JIS guided (twin-rod) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 TCM50X60-S
| TC | Tri-rod (guided, twin-rod) cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| M | Bearing: Brass sliding bearing (M = brass sliding). |
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet (standard on TC) for a magnetic sensor switch. |
Sister type: TCL50X60 (steel-ball linear bearing, lower friction & higher precision). Thread codes: blank = PT · G · T = NPT.
Where the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X60-S Is Used
Foundry Sand Mold Press
Tolerates extreme grit and heat while compacting sand molds. The brass sliding bearing resists contamination where a ball guide would jam, delivering 982 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa without faltering.
Heavy Pallet Stopper
Halts loaded pallets on a dusty transfer line. The twin guide rods absorb the severe radial impact, and the ±0.05° non-rotating tolerance keeps the stopping blade perfectly aligned.
Weld Cell Clamp Slide
Positions a heavy off-centre gripper in a robotic weld cell. Shrugs off weld spatter and coolant spray while providing 1374 N of clamping force at 0.7 MPa.
Is the Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM50X60-S the Right Cylinder?
Selecting this 50 mm bore provides 982 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires less force, stepping down to the Ø40 bore yields about 628 N of push, whereas moving up to the Ø63 bore provides 1559 N for heavier demands. This cylinder uses a 1/4" port and a Ø20 mm rod, with PT threaded ports by default and a standard built-in magnet (S).
Consider the sibling TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your task demands low-friction movement, extreme vertical lifting, or high-precision positioning. Remember that the TCM brass sliding bearing is purpose-built for dirty, impacting, and heavy-radial-load duty. Furthermore, the guide prevents rotation but will not stop the rod from drifting downward if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
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 TCM50X60-S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 50 mm bore cylinder provides 982 N of push and 825 N of pull. At its maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa, it generates a theoretical maximum force of 200 kgf. The push force at 0.7 MPa is 1374 N.
There is no adjustable air cushion; each end of stroke relies on a fixed rubber TPU bumper to soften the impact. For position feedback, the standard built-in magnet works with AirTAC CS1 reed switches or DS1 electronic sensors fitted into any of the four body slots.
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