
The AirTAC Airtac SC200-250 Tie-Rod Cylinder Aluminum Alloy SC250X950 is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø250mm bore and 950mm stroke, PT1" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The AirTAC SC250X950 is a large-bore double-acting tie-rod cylinder delivering a substantial push force of 24544 N at 0.5 MPa (max theoretical 5006 kgf at 1.0 MPa). With a 250 mm bore and a 950 mm stroke, this model is built for heavy industrial linear motion where high force and long travel are essential.
The cylinder uses a 50 mm diameter piston rod with an M42x2 knuckle thread and a PT1" port. Its body length A is 294 mm, giving a total extended length of approximately 1244 mm. The 40 mm adjustable air cushion at each end decelerates the high-inertia load smoothly, protecting the end caps from impact damage. This is a genuine AirTAC SC series unit, factory assembled with TPU/NBR seals for a standard operating temperature range of -20 to +70 °C.
| Model | Airtac SC200-250 Tie-Rod Cylinder Aluminum Alloy SC250X950 |
|---|---|
| Series | SC big-bore tie-rod cylinder (ISO 6430 class) |
| Bore size | Ø250 mm |
| Stroke | 950 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. |
| ×950 | 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 24544 N push force at 0.5 MPa operates large clamping fixtures, bending presses, and heavy-gauge forming tools in metal fabrication cells.
Drives large diverter gates, chute doors, and hopper slides in mining, aggregate, and agricultural processing, handling high material loads with the 950 mm stroke.
Applies controlled, high-force linear motion for load testing of structural components, beams, and large assemblies in civil engineering laboratories.
Select the SC250 when your application requires push forces in the 24-44 kN class at standard air pressures. If 24544 N at 0.5 MPa exceeds your need, step down to the SC200 bore, which provides 15708 N at the same pressure and uses a lighter 40 mm rod. For any stroke of 300 mm or more, and especially at 950 mm, the rod bearing must be protected from side loads; an external guide or a guided cylinder is strongly recommended to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
To guarantee a drop-in replacement, match five key points: the 250 mm bore, the 950 mm stroke, the PT1" port thread, the basic (no bracket) mounting configuration, and the absence of a built-in magnet. This model does not include a magnet, so if you need barrel-mounted sensors, specify the -S suffix on your next order.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 24544 N and the pull force is 23562 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force reaches 44178 N. The theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 5006 kgf.
No. The SC250X950 is a double-acting cylinder and will not hold its position if pressure is exhausted or the directional valve is centered. For load holding, you must add an external rod brake, a mechanical lock, or a pilot-operated check valve.
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