Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X500FA
The AirTAC Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X500FA is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø160mm bore and 500mm stroke, PT3/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
- BoreØ160 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port sizePT3/4
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM36×2
- CushionAdjustable, 29 mm
About the Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X500FA
The AirTAC SC160X500FA is a double-acting tie-rod cylinder with a 160 mm bore and 500 mm stroke, equipped with a front rectangular flange (FA) for rigid panel mounting. At 0.5 MPa air pressure it generates 10053 N of push force and 9425 N of pull force, placing it in the heavy-duty industrial class for pressing, clamping, and lifting.
The 40 mm diameter piston rod and PT3/4 port supply ample flow for consistent cycling. An adjustable air cushion decelerates the 500 mm stroke over the final 29 mm to reduce end-cap impact. This model uses standard TPU seals for a -20 to +70 °C operating range and PT thread ports. The mounting accessory code is F-SC160FA.
Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X500FA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X500FA |
|---|---|
| Series | SC big-bore tie-rod cylinder (ISO 6430 class) |
| Bore size | Ø160 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø160mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X500FA
| SC | Standard tie-rod cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 160 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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.
Where the Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X500FA Is Used
Heavy Press & Assembly
Delivers over 18000 N at 0.9 MPa for pressing bearings, riveting, or assembly fixtures where a rigid front-flange mount is needed.
Material Forming
Provides the sustained force for bending, stamping, or die-cushion actuation in metal and plastic forming cells.
Pallet Transfer & Lift
Powers heavy pallet lifts and transfer stations; the FA flange bolts directly to the machine frame for stable, repeatable vertical or horizontal motion.
Is the Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X500FA the Right Cylinder?
Choose the SC160 bore when your application needs roughly 10000 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. If the load is lighter, stepping down to an SC125 bore saves air and space (6136 N push at 0.5 MPa). For heavier loads, the SC200 bore provides 15708 N push at the same pressure.
At 500 mm stroke, the 40 mm rod is robust, but any significant side load or off-centre mounting can still cause rod bending and seal wear. Use an external linear guide or a guided cylinder if the load is not perfectly axial. For direct replacement, match bore (160), stroke (500), PT3/4 port thread, FA front flange mount, and confirm the magnet requirement (this model has no magnet).
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/NPT/G)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Side load — consider a guided cylinder
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Adjust end cushion screws for smooth stops.
- check Use correct mounting accessory (FA/FB/CA/CB/LB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X500FA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa: push force is 10053 N, pull force is 9425 N. At 0.7 MPa: push 14074 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa: push 18095 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 2050 kgf.
No. The SC series is a tie-rod cylinder and is physically shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore and stroke, so it is not dimensionally interchangeable. It replaces another AirTAC SC160 tie-rod cylinder with the same bore, stroke, PT3/4 port, and FA front flange mount.
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