The AirTAC Airtac SC40 Standard Cylinder SC40X960S is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 960mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The AirTAC SC40X960S is a double-acting single-rod pneumatic cylinder delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and 1130 N at 0.9 MPa. Its 40 mm bore and 960 mm stroke suit medium-force linear tasks where sensor feedback is required.
This model includes a built-in magnet (-S suffix), allowing CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed and solid-state sensors to be clamped directly onto the tie-rod barrel for end-of-stroke or mid-position detection. The 16 mm diameter rod and PT1/4 ports provide a balanced flow for smooth operation.
| Model | Airtac SC40 Standard Cylinder SC40X960S |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 960 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. |
| ×960 | 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 960 mm stroke with magnetic piston sensing confirms gate open/close status in conveyor divert systems, ensuring reliable package routing.
Pushes components off a line with 628 N force at 0.5 MPa. The CMSG/DMSG sensors verify full extension and retraction for cycle integrity.
Operates large ventilation dampers in agricultural buildings. The magnet allows remote position feedback to a central climate controller.
For a step up in force, the SC50 bore provides 982 N push at 0.5 MPa. At 960 mm, this stroke approaches the 1200 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 40. Long unsupported strokes can expose the 16 mm rod to bending under side load—consider an external linear guide or a guided cylinder if the load is not perfectly axial. When replacing, match bore, stroke, PT1/4 ports, the -S magnet option, and the basic mounting configuration.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 628 N and pulls with 528 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force increases to 1130 N. The theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 128 kgf.
Yes. The -S suffix indicates a built-in magnet in the piston, specifically for mounting AirTAC CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors on the barrel to detect piston position without external brackets.
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