
The AirTAC Airtac B04-SCD Specialized Standard Cylinder for Construction Machinery B04-SCD100X250 is a genuine double-acting DOUBLE-ROD air cylinder: the Ø25mm piston rod extends from BOTH end caps, giving equal effective area — and therefore equal force — in push and pull. Ø100mm bore, 250mm stroke, PT1/2 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The B04-SCD100X250 is AirTAC's construction-machinery dedicated variant of the SCD100X250 double-acting, double-rod cylinder. The B04- prefix designates it for heavy-equipment builders, but mechanically it matches the standard SCD exactly. It generates 3681 N of thrust in both directions at 0.5 MPa, scaling to 6626 N at 0.9 MPa, because the Ø25 piston rod passes through both end caps and subtracts equal area on each side.
With a 250 mm stroke, this model provides symmetrical load handling and anti-rotation benefits for dual-tooling setups. The Ø25 rod is threaded M20x1.5, ports are PT1/2, and the body length A(SCD) is 263 mm. Adjustable cushions of 29 mm decelerate the piston at stroke ends, but a mechanical lock is required if the load must hold position without live air pressure.
| Model | Airtac B04-SCD Specialized Standard Cylinder for Construction Machinery B04-SCD100X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SCD double-rod tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø25 mm (both ends) |
| Stroke | 250 mm |
| Rod configuration | Double rod — rod through both caps |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/2 |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| 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 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 29 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SCD (double-rod) datasheet. Because the rod runs through both caps, the effective area is (bore² − rod²) in both directions. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (standard) / G.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3682 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5154 N | 5154 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 751 kgf | |
Push and pull are EQUAL on a double-rod cylinder — both chambers lose the rod area, so effective area = (bore² − rod²) each way. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure; size with a safety margin.
| SCD | Double-rod tie-rod cylinder series (rod out both ends). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related types: SC (single rod), SCJ (adjustable stroke), SCT (multi-position). SCD mounting: Basic, FA, LB, TC, TCM1. Seals: TPU standard / H = Viton / N = NBR. Thread: blank = PT, G = G thread.
Drives symmetric push/pull mechanisms on heavy equipment where equal force both ways prevents linkage binding under high dynamic loads.
Moves parts across construction machinery assembly lines using the rear rod for a stopper flag while the front rod carries the pusher tooling.
Holds and positions heavy steel components during fabrication, leveraging the double-rod design for better guidance and resistance to twist.
Select this 100 mm bore when an application demands 3681 N of force both ways and a 250 mm stroke. If your machine needs less thrust, stepping down to the 80 mm bore yields 2268 N at 0.5 MPa. For jobs requiring more power, the 125 mm bore offers 5734 N. If you only need one-way actuation, the single-rod SC100X250 is simpler and lighter. Furthermore, if the 250 mm stroke carries heavy side loads, a guided cylinder is superior to a through rod for preventing deflection.
To replace this unit, match the 100 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, PT1/2 port thread, basic mounting, and non-magnet configuration exactly. You can add an -S suffix for a magnetic piston or swap mounting using SCD-compatible accessories like F-SC100LB or F-SC100TC.
Double-rod checklist
The B04- prefix indicates this is a construction-machinery dedicated variant of the SCD100X250. It is mechanically identical to the standard SCD model, offering the same 3681 N equal push and pull force at 0.5 MPa, but is designated for heavy-equipment builders.
A double-rod cylinder provides identical push and pull forces because the rod area is subtracted from both chambers. It also offers better rod guidance, natural anti-rotation properties, and a rear rod extension for mounting secondary tooling or sensor flags.
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