AirTAC TCL40×50S Tri-Rod Cylinder

Model Explanation of TCL40×50S

1. TC: Tri-rod cylinder (double-acting)
2. eu: Linear ball bearing guide; TCM of the same series adopts brass sliding bearings
3. 40: Bore diameter Φ40 mm
4. 50: Standard effective stroke 50 milímetros
5. S: Built-in permanent magnetic ring, compatible with CMSG/CMSH magnetic switches for position detection
6. Principais recursos do produto
7. Guide Structure: 1 piston rod plus 2 bearing steel guide rods with linear ball bearings. Baixo atrito, high parallelism, forte força lateral & torsion resistance, rotational accuracy ±0.07°, ideal for high-precision feeding, transferring and positioning.
8. Air Inlet Layout: Dual air ports on top and side of cylinder body; piping direction switchable as required.
9. Métodos de montagem: Pre-threaded mounting holes on top, bottom and rear end for multi-directional fixation.
10. Integrated T-slots: Standard sensor T-slots on both sides of cylinder barrel for quick magnetic switch installation without drilling.
11. Built-in Cushion Pads: Rubber anti-collision cushions at front and rear ends to reduce impact noise.

III. Standard Technical Specifications (TCL40 Series)

Força de saída teórica (Standard Air Supply at 0.5 MPa)

Thrust ≈ 628 N (aprox.. 64 kgf). Pull force is slightly lower than thrust. Suitable for medium-load handling, pressing and positioning stations.

1. Model Selection Difference between TCL and TCM

TCL (Linear Ball Bearing, This Model): Baixo atrito, high-speed reciprocation, posicionamento de alta precisão. Recommended for production line transfer, gripping and precision feeding.

TCM (Brass Sliding Bushing): Impact-resistant, heavy-load braking, adaptable to dusty harsh environments. Suitable for stamping stoppers and heavy-duty limit stops.

1. Cenários típicos de aplicação

Material transfer on automated production lines, fixture clamping, small equipment lifting, module limiting, sorting feeding, PCB & electronic tray positioning.

1. Optional Extended Model Reference
2. TCL40×50S: Standard version with magnetic ring (widely used)
3. TCL40×50: Without magnetic ring; magnetic switches cannot be installed
4. TCLJ40×50-20S: Adjustable stroke type with adjustable front & rear cushion stroke
5. TCM40×50S: Alternative tri-rod cylinder with brass sliding bushing of identical dimensions

VII. Instalação & Precauções de operação

1. Avoid large unilateral lateral loads as they accelerate ball bearing wear.
2. Air source must be equipped with filters of ≥40 μm to prevent dust intrusion into guide rods.
3. Magnetic switches slide and lock along cylinder T-slots to detect fully extended / fully retracted signals.
4. External hydraulic shock absorbers are recommended for long-stroke high-speed working conditions to reduce noise and vibration.

Full-Range Application Scenarios of AirTAC TC/TCL/TCM Tri-Rod Cylinders

Core advantages of tri-rod cylinders: torsion resistance, large lateral load bearing capacity, high guiding accuracy, anti-rotation and high rigidity. Different from standard single-rod cylinders, they fit stations with lateral eccentric loads, high positioning accuracy requirements and prohibition of piston rod rotation.

1. 3C Electronics & Semiconductor Industry (Largest Consumption)
2. Tray lifting, PCB loading & unloading, carrier jacking positioning
3. Electronic component fixture clamping, jig pressing, screen pressure holding stations
4. Production line material blocking, limiting stop, material separating & pushing
5. Lifting of dispensing / soldering modules to prevent offset and rotation of dispensing heads
6. Horizontal transfer of small jigs, thin sheet material feeding

Sugestão de seleção: Adopt TCL (rolamento de esferas) for high-precision high-speed light-dust environments; select S-version with magnetic ring paired with magnetic switches for position feedback.

1. Linhas de produção automatizadas & Equipamento de embalagem
2. Carton / packaging bag blocking, flow splitting, limiting stop
3. Packaging box clamping & posicionamento, auxiliary ejection for sealing
4. Conveyor lifting support, tool plate jacking transfer
5. Lifting material support for coding and inspection stations to fix materials without shaking
6. Sorting machine material pushing and splitting, capable of bearing lateral impact loads from materials

Prioritize TCM (brass bushing) for heavy-load dusty packaging lines for wear and impact resistance.

III. Máquinas-ferramentas, Hardware Stamping & Tooling Fixtures

1. Material blocking for stamping machines, rack jacking positioning
2. Side clamping of CNC tooling, fixação de peças & positioning to resist cutting lateral forces
3. Jig lifting material support to fix workpieces against rotation during drilling and grinding
4. Metal part unloading pushing, bin material separation

Select TCM tri-rod cylinders with brass bushings for high-impact working conditions with abundant iron filings.

1. Logística & Warehouse Conveying Equipment
2. Roller line lifting transfer machines, diverting lifting mechanisms
3. Small lifting positioning and stoppers for carton pallets
4. Lifting rollers on sorting lines, cargo position limit blocks
5. Lifting ejection of small vertical storage bins
6. Injection Molding & Rubber Mold Industry
7. Lifting of material-taking manipulators for injection molding machines, sprue ejection
8. Plastic part pressure holding, runner material separation & pushing
9. Auxiliary mold ejection, finished product transfer

Extended tri-rod cylinders with dust rings are optional for oily injection molding environments.

1. Comida & Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment
2. Bottle & packaging box positioning clamping, material separating & feeding
3. Lifting bottle holders at filling stations, sealing positioning
4. Food packaging bag blocking and flow separation conveying

Vantagens: Stable operation without jitter, no scratches on packages or bottles.

VII. Nova Energia (Lithium Battery & Fotovoltaico)

1. Elevação, clamping and positioning of lithium battery cell trays
2. Transfer and sheet feeding of photovoltaic silicon wafer carriers
3. Battery module tooling clamping, lifting at inspection stations

Uniformly adopt TCL ball bearing tri-rod cylinders for high-precision dust-free workshops.

VIII. General Stations for Small Non-Standard Automation

1. Lifting Mechanism: Vertical jacking of small platforms (replaces simple lifting modules)
2. Pushing Mechanism: Horizontal material feeding & separation without deflection under unilateral force
3. Stopping Mechanism: Material arrival blocking and limiting on production lines
4. Clamping Mechanism: Vertical compression of workpieces via various jigs and toolings
5. Horizontal Transfer: Short-distance material handling without extra guide sliders

Unsuitable Scenarios for Tri-Rod Cylinders (Avoid Pitfalls)

1. Ultra-long stroke (>300 milímetros): Guide rod rigidity decreases; replace with slide cylinders or linear modules
2. Ultra-high-speed high-frequency reciprocation with ultra-light loads: Single-rod cylinders deliver better cost performance
3. Narrow compact spaces unable to accommodate 3-rod structure: Select thin cylinders or mini cylinders

Quick Distinction of Application Scenarios for TCL & TCM

Complete Mounting Methods of AirTAC TCL/TCM Tri-Rod Cylinders

TCL and TCM are integrated tri-rod cylinders with no extra flange or foot brackets required. The cylinder body comes with 4 built-in rigid mounting structures matched with positioning pin holes to guarantee mounting accuracy. Front flange plates can be used for load fixation. The content below is divided into three sections: cylinder body fixing methods, load connection methods and mounting postures.

1. Four Standard Fixing Methods for Cylinder Body (Factory Pre-Machined Threaded Holes)
2. Bottom Internal Thread Mounting (Mais comumente usado)

Estrutura: 4 internal threaded mounting holes + 2 positioning pin holes (ΦPA) at cylinder bottom

Consertando: Bolts screwed upward from below the frame into cylinder bottom threads

Aplicativo: Vertical cylinder jacking (material lifting, carrier ejection), production line stoppers, bottom frame mounting

Vantagens: Easy assembly & disassembly; no protruding bolts above the cylinder to avoid load motion interference

2. Top Through Hole Countersunk Screw Mounting

Estrutura: 4 countersunk through holes on cylinder top; bolts penetrate the cylinder from top down to lock onto frames

Aplicativo: Vertical downward pressing (jig clamping, screen pressure holding), top beam mounting

Compatibilidade: Full series covering small bore 6/10 up to large bore 100

3. Rear End Internal Thread Mounting

Estrutura: 4 internal threaded holes + 2 positioning pin holes on rear end cap; lock onto frames from rear side

Aplicativo: Horizontal lateral pushing, side wall frame mounting, side installation in narrow spaces

Recurso: Entire cylinder extends forward with all loads at front, occupying no rear space

4. Bottom T-Slot Slider Mounting (First Choice for Modular Tooling)

Estrutura: Two full-length T-slots on cylinder bottom for infinite sliding positioning with T-bolts

Aplicativo: Modular frames, aluminum extrusion profiles, toolings requiring frequent front-rear cylinder position adjustment

Vantagens: No alignment of fixed holes needed; stepless adjustable cylinder position for flexible commissioning

1. Front Load Connection Mounting (Workpiece Fixation at Piston Rod End)

Tri-rod cylinders come with an integrated mounting plate (push plate) at front end with no extra adapter plates required:

1. Direct Thread Locking: Pre-reserved through holes on push plate; bolts pass through the plate to lock pressure blocks, jigs and carrier plates
2. Positioning Pin Auxiliary Fixation: Built-in pin holes on push plate; install positioning pins on workpieces to prevent load offset and torsion
3. Extension for Special Working Conditions: Transition flange plates can be added to expand stress bearing area for long strokes and eccentric loads

> Observação: Built-in dual guide rods provide anti-torsion performance; floating joints are generally unnecessary. Floating joints are only optional for extremely large eccentric loads to offset minor eccentric forces.

III. Three Main Mounting Postures (Matching Working Conditions)

1. Vertical Upright Mounting (Bottom Fixed)

Cylinder piston rod upward jacking: Roller line lifting, tray lifting, mold ejection

Cylinder piston rod downward pressing: Product pressure holding, fixação de peças, sealing pressing

2. Horizontal Flat Mounting (Traseira / Top Fixed)

Horizontal forward-backward piston rod pushing: Material separating & feeding, production line stopping, material transfer, PCB feeding

3. Lateral Wall Mounting (Rear Thread Fixed)

Cylinder side-mounted on equipment side plates with horizontally telescopic piston rods: Small lateral clamping, side pushing limit mechanisms

1. High-Precision Mounting Auxiliary: Positioning Pin Holes

2 precision positioning pin holes are standard on both bottom and rear mounting surfaces. Insert positioning pins during installation to:

Prevent cylinder displacement caused by vibration during operation

Maintain high repeat positioning accuracy after repeated disassembly & conjunto, suitable for precision 3C, lithium battery and photovoltaic equipment

1. General Mounting Specifications & Prohibited Operations
2. Mounting surfaces must be flat; fasten bolts diagonally in batches to avoid cylinder deformation and guide rod jamming
3. Optional air ports: Dual air ports on cylinder top and side; piping direction selectable based on mounting posture; seal unused ports with plugs
4. Magnetic Switch Installation: 4 T-type sensor slots on both cylinder sides for clamping CMSG/CMSH magnetic switches at any position without occupying mounting holes
5. Prohibited Working Conditions:

Single-point cylinder fixation without positioning pins leading to displacement under long-term vibration

Excessively long unilateral lateral heavy loads (accelerates wear of TCL ball bearings)

. Skewed installation causing misalignment between guide rods and loads with unilateral friction noise

1. Quick Model Selection & Mounting Comparison Table