The AirTAC Airtac SC40 Standard Cylinder SC40X60FA is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 60mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC40X60FA is a 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke double-acting pneumatic cylinder from the AirTAC SC tie-rod series. At 0.5 MPa it generates 628 N pushing force and 528 N pulling force, making it a capable mid-range actuator for clamping, pressing, and transfer tasks. The 16 mm diameter piston rod and PT1/4 ports provide a robust fluid path for reliable cycling.
This model includes a front rectangular flange (FA) bolted directly to the rod-end head, coded F-SC40FA, for rigid panel or bulkhead mounting. The standard TPU seals suit ambient temperatures from -20 to +70 °C, and the 21 mm adjustable air cushion at each end helps tame end-of-stroke shock. Body length A is 142 mm, giving a compact installed envelope for a 60 mm working stroke.
| Model | Airtac SC40 Standard Cylinder SC40X60FA |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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. |
| ×60 | 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 628 N force at 0.5 MPa and rigid front flange mount make this cylinder ideal for machine-tool clamping fixtures where the cylinder body is fixed to a stationary bulkhead and the rod applies direct hold-down pressure.
With a short 60 mm stroke and fast 30-800 mm/s speed range, the SC40X60FA works well as a pneumatic part stop on conveyor lines, extending to halt a tote or divert it onto a spur line.
The 1130 N push force available at 0.9 MPa suits light press-fit assembly, riveting, or staking operations where the front flange allows the cylinder to be mounted directly to the press frame.
Choose the SC40 when your application needs around 600-1100 N of force from standard shop air. If you need more thrust, stepping up to the SC50 bore delivers 982 N at the same 0.5 MPa. For lighter, faster cycling, the SC32 bore provides 402 N. The 60 mm stroke is well within the 1200 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore.
For a direct replacement, match five points: 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT1/4 ports, the FA front flange mounting, and the absence of a magnet. This is a tie-rod cylinder, not an ISO 15552 profile, so it is shorter and not dimensionally interchangeable with ISO 15552 cylinders.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa the theoretical push force is 628 N, and the pull force is 528 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force 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 overall body length than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. The SC40 body length A is 142 mm, so mounting dimensions and end-cap profiles differ. It is a direct replacement only for another AirTAC SC40 cylinder with matching stroke, port thread, and FA front flange mount.
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