AirTAC TCL-20-20S Tri-Rod Guided Cylinder

The AirTAC TCL-20-20S is a compact double-acting guided pneumatic cylinder designed for high-precision linear movement, anti-rotation stability, and heavy lateral load resistance. Belonging to AirTAC’s TCL series, this cylinder combines a primary drive cylinder with two integrated guide rods housed within a solid aluminum body, preventing piston rod twisting under load.

Featuring a 20 mm bore size, a 20 mm stroke length, and high-rigidity slide bearings, the TCL-20-20S is engineered for high-accuracy stopping, lifting, pushing, and clamping operations in industrial automation systems.

Key Features & Benefits

• Integrated Tri-Rod Guidance: Twin guide rods running parallel to the main piston rod deliver superior anti-rotation torque and high side-load capacity.

• Slide Bearing System (TCL Series): Equipped with high-precision slide bushings designed for non-rotating movement and resistance against lateral impacts.

• Built-In Magnetic Piston: Standard magnetic design enables effortless position detection when paired with AirTAC magnetic proximity switches (such as CMSH / DMSH series).

• Space-Saving Footprint: Compact body design allows installation in tight automation setups without sacrificing structural rigidity.

• Multi-Side Mounting: Features precision mounting holes on top, bottom, and side faces for flexible machine frame attachment.

Key Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: AirTAC

• Model / Part Number: TCL-20-20S

• Series: TCL Series (Tri-rod guided cylinder with slide bearings)

• Acting Type: Double-acting

• Bore Size: 20 mm

• Stroke Length: 20 mm

• Guide Bearing Type: Slide Bearing / Bushing (TCL type)

• Operating Medium: Compressed Air (Filtered through 40µm element)

• Operating Pressure Range: 0.15 MPa to 1.0 MPa (22 to 145 PSI / 1.5 to 10.0 bar)

• Proof Pressure: 1.5 MPa (215 PSI / 15.0 bar)

• Cushioning: Rubber bumpers at both ends

• Position Sensing: Magnetic Piston standard ("S" suffix)

• Port Size: M5 x 0.8 (or 1/8" depending on port configuration variant)

• Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +70°C

• Speed Range: 30 to 500 mm/s

Common Applications

The AirTAC TCL-20-20S guided cylinder is widely specified across automated production and material handling machinery:

• Conveyor Line Stoppers: Stopping and holding heavy pallets or workpieces on transfer conveyors.

• Pick-and-Place Gantry Systems: Providing stable vertical lifting and horizontal pushing without rod deflection.

• Precision Clamping Fixtures: Holding workpieces firmly during assembly, drilling, or testing operations.

• Packaging & Sorting Equipment: High-speed pushing and diverting mechanisms in automated packaging lines.