Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X60
The AirTAC Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X60 is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø160mm bore and 60mm stroke, PT3/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
- BoreØ160 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizePT3/4
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM36×2
- CushionAdjustable, 29 mm
About the Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X60
The SC160X60 is a double-acting tie-rod cylinder delivering substantial force in a compact 60 mm stroke. At 0.5 MPa it generates 10053 N pushing and 9425 N pulling, while at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa the thrust reaches 18095 N.
This model features a 40 mm diameter piston rod with M36x2 thread and PT3/4 ports. The adjustable air cushion (29 mm length) decelerates the piston smoothly at end-of-travel, protecting the end caps and reducing noise. Body length A is 239 mm, giving a total extended length of approximately 299 mm.
Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X60 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X60 |
|---|---|
| Series | SC big-bore tie-rod cylinder (ISO 6430 class) |
| Bore size | Ø160 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 SC160X60
| SC | Standard tie-rod cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 160 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 SC160X60 Is Used
Heavy Press Tool Actuation
The 18095 N thrust at 0.9 MPa provides ample force for clamping, riveting, or punching tools in metal fabrication cells where a short, powerful stroke is needed.
Pallet Lift & Transfer
With 10053 N at standard shop air, this cylinder can lift and position heavy pallets or bins on short-stroke vertical transfer stations in automated warehouses.
Mould Core Pull
The rigid 40 mm rod and tie-rod construction handle the high side loads often seen when pulling large cores in injection moulding tools, especially with the adjustable cushion softening the retraction stop.
Is the Airtac AIRTAC SC125-160 Standard Cylinder SC160X60 the Right Cylinder?
For higher force requirements consider stepping up to the SC200 bore (15708 N push at 0.5 MPa); for a lighter, faster actuator the SC125 bore provides 6136 N at 0.5 MPa. The 60 mm stroke is short, so side-load concerns are minimal, but always align the rod axially with the load to prevent premature rod bearing and seal wear.
To replace an existing SC160X60, match five points: 160 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT3/4 port thread, basic mounting (no bracket supplied), and confirm whether a magnet is needed. This basic model has no built-in magnet; order SC160X60-S if CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors are required.
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 SC160X60 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the push force is 10053 N and the pull force is 9425 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force reaches 18095 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 2050 kgf (approx. 20100 N).
No. This standard model does not include a built-in magnet. To use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed or solid-state sensors on the barrel, order the SC160X60-S variant which has the magnet installed. Sensors clamp directly onto the tie-rod barrel.
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