
The AirTAC Airtac SC200-250 Tie-Rod Cylinder Aluminum Alloy SC250X500TC 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 SC250X500TC is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder engineered for heavy-duty linear force applications, delivering a substantial 24544 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and up to 44178 N at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa. With a 500 mm stroke and a robust 50 mm diameter piston rod, this model is built for demanding industrial tasks requiring high thrust and structural rigidity.
This configuration includes the TC centre trunnion mount, supplied with the TCM1 bracket (F-SC250TC), allowing the cylinder to pivot during operation to accommodate angular movement of the load. The body length A is 294 mm, and the total extended length is approximately 794 mm. It operates on filtered air within a standard temperature range of -20 to +70 °C using TPU seals and PT ports.
| Model | Airtac SC200-250 Tie-Rod Cylinder Aluminum Alloy SC250X500TC |
|---|---|
| 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 force needed for positioning and clamping large logs on carriages and conveyors, with the trunnion mount absorbing the pivot action.
Controls the lift and angle of large tillage tools or harvesting headers on tractors, where high thrust and a pivoting mount are essential.
Drives the main compaction ram in recycling balers, generating up to 44178 N of force to densely pack scrap material into bales.
Select the SC250X500TC when your application requires a force output in the 24.5 kN class at standard plant pressure. If your force requirement is slightly lower, the SC200 bore provides 15708 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, which may offer a more compact and cost-effective solution. For strokes of 300 mm or greater, always assess the potential for side loading on the piston rod. At a 500 mm extension, an external guide rail or a guided cylinder configuration is strongly recommended to protect the rod bearing from bending moments and ensure long service life. For direct replacement, match the 250 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, PT port thread, centre trunnion (TC) mounting, and the absence of a magnet sensor option.
Quick checklist
At 0.7 MPa (7 bar) operating pressure, the SC250 bore cylinder produces a theoretical push force of 34361 N. The pull force on the retract stroke is 23562 N, accounting for the volume of the 50 mm piston rod.
The TC centre trunnion allows the cylinder body to pivot around its midpoint, which is critical for applications where the load travels in an arc. The mounting kit F-SC250TC includes the trunnion block and the TCM1 bracket, and must be securely fixed to a machine frame that can handle the full thrust reaction forces.
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