
The AirTAC Airtac SC100 Standard Cylinder SC100X165TC is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 165mm stroke, PT1/2 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC100X165TC is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder delivering a substantial 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (7068 N at 0.9 MPa), making it a powerful actuator for medium-to-heavy industrial tasks. Its 165 mm stroke is paired with a 25 mm diameter piston rod and a 29 mm adjustable air cushion at each end, ensuring smooth deceleration of the 100 mm bore piston.
This model is configured with a TC centre trunnion mount, supplied with the TCM1 bracket for easy integration into pivoting applications. The standard PT1/2 port and TPU seals provide reliable operation in normal environments from -20 to +70 °C, with a body length A of 188 mm that keeps the overall footprint compact for its force class.
| Model | Airtac SC100 Standard Cylinder SC100X165TC |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 165 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. |
| ×165 | 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 reliably actuates heavy diverter gates on wide conveyor lines, while the centre trunnion mount allows the cylinder to pivot as the gate swings through its arc.
Delivers up to 7068 N of clamping force at 0.9 MPa for securing large weldments or castings. The 165 mm stroke provides ample retraction clearance for easy part loading and unloading.
With a robust 25 mm rod and tie-rod construction, this cylinder handles the dusty, demanding conditions of farm machinery, such as controlling chutes or lifting heavy attachments on harvesters.
Choose the SC100 for applications needing around 3927 N of force at standard plant pressure; if your load is lighter, stepping down to an 80 mm bore (2513 N at 0.5 MPa) can reduce air consumption and physical size. For heavier demands, the 125 mm bore offers 6136 N at the same pressure. The 165 mm stroke is well within the 1500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore.
To ensure a correct replacement, match five key points: 100 mm bore, 165 mm stroke, PT1/2 port thread, the TC centre trunnion mounting (part F-SC100TC, which ships with the TCM1 bracket), and the absence of a built-in magnet. The SC is a tie-rod cylinder, not an ISO 15552 profile, so dimensional interchangeability is limited to another AirTAC SC of the same configuration.
Quick checklist
At the standard operating pressure of 0.5 MPa, the push force is 3927 N and the pull force on the retract stroke is 3681 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force increases to 7068 N. The theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 801 kgf.
The 'TC' suffix designates a centre trunnion mount. This model is supplied with the TCM1 trunnion mounting bracket (order code F-SC100TC). It allows the cylinder body to pivot on a central axis, which is essential for applications where the cylinder's angle changes during its stroke.
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