
The AirTAC Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X25S is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø160mm bore and 25mm stroke, PT3/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The AirTAC SC160X25S is a double-acting tie-rod cylinder delivering 10053 N push force at 0.5 MPa (18095 N at 0.9 MPa). Its 40 mm piston rod and 29 mm adjustable air cushion handle short, high-force clamping or pressing strokes with controlled deceleration.
This model includes a built-in magnet (-S suffix), allowing CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed and solid-state sensors to mount directly on the barrel for non-contact position sensing. The 25 mm stroke keeps the overall length compact at approximately 264 mm (body length A 239 mm + stroke), ideal for tight machine envelopes.
| Model | Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | SC big-bore tie-rod cylinder (ISO 6430 class) |
| Bore size | Ø160 mm |
| Stroke | 25 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT3/4 |
| Rod thread | M36×2 |
| 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, 29 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 | 10053 N | 9425 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 14074 N | — |
| Max (approx.) | 2050 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. |
|---|---|
| 160 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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.
Short 25 mm stroke with 18095 N max thrust securely clamps large weldments, stampings, or composite layups in industrial fixtures.
Built-in magnet enables precise end-of-stroke sensing for high-force insertion, riveting, or staking stations on automated lines.
Positions heavy diverter gates or stops on gravity conveyors, with sensor feedback confirming open/closed status for interlock safety.
Choose the SC160 for heavy-duty applications where the SC125 (push 6136 N at 0.5 MPa) is undersized. If your load is below 6000 N, stepping down to the 125 mm bore saves space and cost. For replacement, match five points: 160 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, PT port thread, basic mounting (no bracket), and the -S magnet for sensor compatibility. The 40 mm rod is robust, but for strokes above 300 mm, always evaluate side-load bending moments—an external guide or guided cylinder prevents rod bearing wear.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it produces 10053 N push force; at 0.7 MPa, 14074 N; and at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, it reaches 18095 N. The theoretical force at 1.0 MPa is 2050 kgf.
Yes. The -S suffix denotes a built-in magnet on the piston, so AirTAC CMSG (reed) or DMSG/EMSG (solid-state) sensors clamp directly onto the tie-rod barrel for reliable position feedback.
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