Airtac TCM Triple Axis Cylinder TCM63X225SH

The AirTAC TCM63X225SH is a JIS-standard twin-rod guided cylinder engineered for heavy-duty double-acting operation. Integrating a drive piston between two guide rods within a single body, it eliminates the need for an external linear slide while delivering 1559 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The brass sliding bearing is purpose-built for harsh environments, shrugging off dust, grit, and coolant while offering roughly double the horizontal impact resistance of a plain cylinder. A non-rotating accuracy of ±0.05° ensures your end-of-arm tooling stays perfectly square under offset loads.

This 63 mm bore unit features a Ø20 mm piston rod and 1/4" PT threaded ports. It moves at speeds of 30-500 mm/s, handling a 225 mm stroke with robust precision. Stroke termination relies on fixed rubber TPU bumpers at each end to soften impacts, as the TC series omits adjustable air cushions entirely. Furthermore, the Viton (FKM) seals extend the operating temperature envelope, making the cylinder suitable for demanding thermal conditions.

When sizing this actuator, consider your force margins carefully. If 1559 N of push at 0.5 MPa is excessive, stepping down to the Ø50 bore yields 982 N of thrust. If your application requires more muscle, the Ø80 bore provides 2513 N. Choose the TCL series with its steel-ball linear bearing instead if your task demands low-friction precision or high vertical load capacity rather than impact tolerance. Note that the twin-rod guide resists rotation but will not prevent the rod from drifting downward if air pressure is lost; install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe position holding. This configuration includes the standard S magnet for sensing and uses default PT tapered ports.