
The AirTAC Airtac SC100 Standard Cylinder SC100X640SH is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 640mm stroke, PT1/2 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC100X640SH is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder delivering 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (7068 N at 0.9 MPa). Its 640 mm stroke suits medium-reach material handling, pressing, and clamping operations where high force and heat resistance are required.
This model features a 25 mm diameter piston rod, PT1/2 ports, and a 29 mm adjustable air cushion at each end to decelerate the load smoothly. The 'S' suffix denotes a built-in magnet, allowing CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors to be mounted directly on the tie-rod barrel for contactless position sensing. The 'H' suffix upgrades the seals to Viton (FKM), shifting the operating temperature range to 0–150 °C for hot or chemically aggressive environments.
| Model | Airtac SC100 Standard Cylinder SC100X640SH |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 640 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. |
| ×640 | 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.
Viton seals withstand ambient temperatures up to 150°C, making this cylinder suitable for clamping hot workpieces in foundries, welding fixtures, or heat-treatment lines.
With 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it reliably transfers heavy castings or fabrications along roller conveyors, with sensor magnets confirming end-of-stroke position.
The 640 mm stroke and high-temperature seals support platen actuation in hot-melt laminating or composite forming presses where standard seals would degrade.
For applications needing slightly less force, the 80 mm bore SC80 series provides 2513 N at 0.5 MPa. If the 640 mm stroke generates high side-load moments, consider an external linear guide or a guided cylinder to protect the rod bearing from bending stress, especially with the 25 mm rod fully extended.
When replacing this cylinder, match five key points: 100 mm bore, 640 mm stroke, PT port thread, the built-in magnet (-S), and the Viton seal (-H). The SC is a tie-rod cylinder, not an ISO 15552 profile, so dimensional interchangeability is limited to another AirTAC SC100 of the same configuration.
Quick checklist
At 0.7 MPa supply pressure, the 100 mm bore SC cylinder generates 5497 N of push force and 3681 N of pull force on the retract stroke, based on the official AirTAC thrust table.
No. The SC100X640SH is a double-acting cylinder and will drift or drop if air pressure is lost or the directional valve is centered. For load holding without live pressure, you must add an external rod brake, a mechanical lock, or a pilot-operated check valve.
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