
The AirTAC Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC125X550S is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø125mm bore and 550mm stroke, PT1/2 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC125X550S is a double-acting tie-rod cylinder with a 125 mm bore and 550 mm stroke, equipped with a built-in magnet for easy sensor mounting. It delivers a push force of 6136 N at 0.5 MPa and reaches 11045 N at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, making it a powerful actuator for medium-to-heavy industrial tasks.
This model features a 32 mm piston rod with an M27x2 thread, PT1/2 ports, and a 28 mm adjustable air cushion at each end. The -S suffix denotes the integrated magnet, allowing CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors to clamp directly onto the barrel for precise, non-contact position sensing. As an ISO 6430 class cylinder, it is built for robust, high-cycle applications.
| Model | Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC125X550S |
|---|---|
| Series | SC big-bore tie-rod cylinder (ISO 6430 class) |
| Bore size | Ø125 mm |
| Stroke | 550 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/2 |
| Rod thread | M27×2 |
| 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 |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 28 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SC series datasheet. Operating pressure 0.15–1.0 MPa, proof pressure 1.5 MPa, temperature −20 to +70 °C. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (standard) / G.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 6136 N | 5734 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 8590 N | — |
| Max (approx.) | 1251 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| SC | Standard tie-rod cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 125 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×550 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related variants: SCD (double rod), SCJ (adjustable stroke), SCT (multi-position). Seals: TPU standard / H = Viton / N = NBR. Thread: blank = PT, G = G thread.
The 6136 N push force at 0.5 MPa easily raises and stops heavy pallets on conveyor lines. The built-in magnet provides end-of-stroke confirmation to the PLC via a DMSG sensor.
Use the 550 mm stroke to retract completely for part loading, then extend with up to 11045 N of force for secure clamping during welding or machining operations.
The tie-rod construction handles the dynamic loads of tilting large bins. The -S magnet enables mid-stroke sensing for controlled deceleration before the adjustable cushion engages.
Select the SC125 bore when your application requires a push force between 6136 N (at 0.5 MPa) and 11045 N (at 0.9 MPa). If your load is lower, stepping down to an SC100 bore reduces air consumption while still providing 3927 N at 0.5 MPa. For higher force demands, the SC160 bore offers 10053 N at the same pressure.
For this 550 mm stroke, carefully evaluate side-loading. Long, unsupported strokes on a single rod can create bending moments on the rod bearing. If your load is not guided, consider adding an external guide rail or switching to a guided cylinder to prevent premature seal and bearing wear. When replacing, match five critical points: 125 mm bore, 550 mm stroke, PT1/2 port thread, the built-in magnet (-S), and your required mounting accessory.
Quick checklist
At the standard 0.5 MPa operating pressure, the push force is 6136 N and the pull force is 5734 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force increases to 11045 N. The theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 1251 kgf.
Yes. The -S suffix in SC125X550S indicates a built-in magnet is installed on the piston. This allows you to clamp AirTAC CMSG (reed) or DMSG/EMSG (solid-state) sensors directly onto the barrel's tie-rod slots for reliable position feedback without additional brackets.
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