
The AirTAC Airtac SC100 Standard Cylinder SC100X156S is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 156mm stroke, PT1/2 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC100X156S is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder delivering 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (7068 N at the 0.9 MPa maximum operating pressure). Its 156 mm stroke suits medium-travel clamping, pressing, and material-handling tasks where consistent force is required.
This model includes a built-in magnet (-S suffix), allowing CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed and solid-state sensors to clamp directly onto the tie-rod barrel for non-contact position sensing. The 25 mm diameter piston rod, PT1/2 ports, and 29 mm adjustable air cushion provide reliable end-of-stroke deceleration.
| Model | Airtac SC100 Standard Cylinder SC100X156S |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 156 mm |
| 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 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 | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max (approx.) | 801 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. |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×156 | 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 3927 N push force at 0.5 MPa easily stops or diverts medium-weight packages on a powered conveyor line, with sensors confirming gate position via the built-in magnet.
Delivers up to 7068 N at 0.9 MPa for pressing bushings or bearings into housings. The 156 mm stroke provides clearance for part loading and ejection.
Used in CNC fixture clamping where the magnet allows end-of-stroke sensing to interlock with the machine control, ensuring the part is secure before the spindle starts.
Choose the SC100 bore when your application needs roughly 4000 N of force at standard plant air pressure. If you need less force, stepping down to the SC80 bore provides 2513 N at 0.5 MPa, saving space and air consumption. For strokes of 300 mm or longer, evaluate side-loading on the 25 mm rod and consider an external guide or a guided cylinder to prevent rod bearing wear and bending.
For a direct replacement, match these five points: 100 mm bore, 156 mm stroke, PT port thread, basic mount (no factory bracket), and the built-in magnet (-S). This tie-rod cylinder is shorter than an ISO 15552 profile and is not dimensionally interchangeable with that standard.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 3927 N and the pull force is 3681 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force reaches 7068 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 801 kgf.
Yes. The -S suffix indicates a built-in magnet on the piston. You can clamp AirTAC CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors directly onto the tie-rod barrel to detect piston position without additional brackets.
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