
The AirTAC Airtac SC200-250 Tie-Rod Cylinder Aluminum Alloy SC250X500 is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø250mm bore and 500mm stroke, PT1" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The AirTAC SC250X500 is a large-bore double-acting tie-rod cylinder delivering 24544 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (44178 N at 0.9 MPa). Its 250 mm bore and 500 mm stroke suit heavy industrial linear actuation where substantial thrust is required.
This model features a 50 mm diameter piston rod with an M42x2 male thread and a PT1" supply port. The adjustable air cushion (40 mm length) decelerates the piston smoothly at stroke ends. The body length A is 294 mm, giving a total extended length of approximately 794 mm. As an ISO 6430 class cylinder, it is designed for robust, high-force applications.
| Model | Airtac SC200-250 Tie-Rod Cylinder Aluminum Alloy SC250X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | SC big-bore tie-rod cylinder (ISO 6430 class) |
| Bore size | Ø250 mm |
| Stroke | 500 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1" |
| Rod thread | M42×2 |
| 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 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 40 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 | 24544 N | 23562 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 34361 N | — |
| Max (approx.) | 5006 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. |
|---|---|
| 250 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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.
Provides the high clamping and pressing forces needed in hydraulic-press alternatives or heavy-gauge metal forming, using the 24544 N push at 0.5 MPa.
Powers pushers, lifters, and transfer carriages in steel mills or foundries, moving heavy loads with the robust 50 mm diameter piston rod.
Operates large dampers and diverter gates in heavy processing plants, where the 40 mm cushion absorbs kinetic energy from high-mass end-of-stroke impacts.
Select the SC250X500 when your application demands force in the 24544 N class at standard plant pressure. If your load is lower, stepping down to the SC200 bore reduces push force to 15708 N at 0.5 MPa, potentially saving space and air consumption. For strokes of 300 mm or more, like this 500 mm unit, always evaluate side-loading: an unsupported 50 mm rod at full extension is vulnerable to bending under radial forces. Use an external linear guide or rod-alignment coupler to protect the rod bearing and seals.
For direct replacement, match five key points: 250 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, PT1" port thread, basic mount (no factory-fitted bracket), and no magnet. This ensures dimensional and performance interchangeability with another AirTAC SC tie-rod cylinder.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, push force is 24544 N and pull force is 23562 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, push force reaches 44178 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 5006 kgf.
No. The SC series is a tie-rod cylinder conforming to ISO 6430 class for large bores, not ISO 15552. Its body length is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same stroke, so mounting dimensions differ. Replace only with another AirTAC SC250 tie-rod cylinder matching the stroke, port, and mounting.
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