The AirTAC Airtac SC40 Standard Cylinder SC40X360 is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 360mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The AirTAC SC40X360 is a double-acting tie-rod cylinder delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (1130 N at 0.9 MPa), making it a solid mid-range actuator for general automation. With a 40 mm bore, 16 mm piston rod, and a 360 mm stroke, it suits medium-reach linear tasks where consistent pneumatic power is needed.
This model features a 21 mm adjustable air cushion at each end to decelerate the piston smoothly, reducing end-of-stroke impact. The body length A is 142 mm, giving a total extended length of approximately 502 mm. Ports are PT1/4 with an M12x1.25 rod thread, and the standard TPU seals work reliably from -20 to +70 °C.
| Model | Airtac SC40 Standard Cylinder SC40X360 |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 360 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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, 21 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1200 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 | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (approx.) | 128 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. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×360 | 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.
Operates diverter gates on light-duty conveyors, using the 360 mm stroke to swing a flap or chute between two lanes with reliable double-acting control.
Applies 628 N of clamping force at standard line pressure, ideal for holding small weldments or machined parts in jigs during assembly or drilling.
Pushes cartons or trays off a line into a packaging station. The adjustable cushion protects the cylinder and product by softening the end-of-stroke stop.
For higher force, step up to the 50 mm bore SC50 series (982 N push at 0.5 MPa); for a lighter, more compact option, the 32 mm bore SC32 provides 402 N. At 360 mm stroke, the 16 mm rod is well-supported for axial loads, but any significant side load requires an external guide or a guided cylinder to prevent rod bending and premature bearing wear.
When replacing an existing cylinder, match five points: bore (40 mm), stroke (360 mm), port thread (PT1/4), mounting accessory (basic, or add an F-SC40 mount if needed), and magnet option (this model has no built-in magnet). The SC is a tie-rod cylinder and is not dimensionally interchangeable with ISO 15552 profile cylinders.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa the push force is 628 N and pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa push rises to 879 N, and at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa it reaches 1130 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 128 kgf.
No. The AirTAC SC series is a tie-rod cylinder with a shorter body length than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore and stroke. It is not dimensionally interchangeable with ISO 15552 profile cylinders. It is a direct replacement only for another AirTAC SC40 tie-rod cylinder with matching stroke, port thread, and mounting.
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