
The AirTAC Airtac SC100 Standard Cylinder SC100X40SN is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 40mm stroke, PT1/2 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC100X40SN is a compact-stroke member of the SC tie-rod family, delivering a robust 3927 N push force at 0.5 MPa from a 100 mm bore. Its short 40 mm stroke, combined with a 25 mm diameter piston rod and a 29 mm adjustable air cushion, makes it ideal for clamping, ejecting, and short-transfer tasks where space is tight.
This model is configured with a built-in magnet (suffix S) for direct mounting of CMSG/DMSG/EMSG solid-state or reed sensors, and NBR (nitrile) seals (suffix N). The standard PT port thread is 1/2 inch, and the body length A is 188 mm, giving a total extended length of approximately 228 mm.
| Model | Airtac SC100 Standard Cylinder SC100X40SN |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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. |
| ×40 | 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 makes this cylinder ideal for pneumatic clamps and presses in woodworking or metal fabrication, holding workpieces securely during machining.
With a 40 mm stroke, it is perfectly suited for ejecting parts from a conveyor or sorting gate, providing a quick, powerful, and repeatable linear motion.
The built-in magnet allows for precise electronic end-of-stroke detection via CMSG/DMSG sensors, making it a reliable choice for automated assembly stations requiring cycle confirmation.
Choose the SC100X40SN for high-force, short-stroke applications where position sensing is required. If your force requirement is lower, stepping down to an 80 mm bore reduces push force to 2513 N at 0.5 MPa; for even higher force, the 125 mm bore delivers 6136 N. The built-in magnet allows you to clamp CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors directly onto the tie-rod barrel without custom brackets.
For replacement, match five key points: 100 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, PT (1/2 inch) port thread, the built-in magnet (-S), and the NBR seal material. This is a tie-rod cylinder, not an ISO 15552 profile, so dimensional interchangeability is limited to another AirTAC SC100 or an equivalent tie-rod design.
Quick checklist
At the standard 0.5 MPa operating pressure, 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 increases to 7068 N.
No. The SC series is a tie-rod cylinder and is physically shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore and stroke. It will only be a direct dimensional match for another AirTAC SC100 tie-rod cylinder with identical mounting and port thread.
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