
The AirTAC Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X1050 is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 1050mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The AirTAC SC50X1050 is a double-acting tie-rod cylinder with a 50 mm bore and an extended 1050 mm stroke, built for applications requiring a long reach with a compact body cross-section. At 0.5 MPa it generates 982 N of push force and 825 N on the pull stroke, while the maximum operating thrust at 0.9 MPa reaches 1767 N.
This model uses a 20 mm diameter piston rod with M16x1.5 male threads and PT1/4 port connections. The adjustable air cushion at each end (21 mm cushion length) decelerates the piston smoothly, and the total extended body length is approximately 1200 mm. Because the 1050 mm stroke exceeds the standard maximum of 1200 mm for the 50 bore, this is a made-to-order non-standard configuration.
| Model | Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X1050 |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 1050 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod thread | M16×1.5 |
| 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 | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (approx.) | 200 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. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×1050 | 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.
Pushes or pulls components across wide conveyor gaps or between distant stations, extending up to 1050 mm to bridge equipment that cannot be placed close together.
Applies consistent clamping pressure over a tall stroke in laminating or assembly fixtures, using the 982 N force at 0.5 MPa to hold large panels securely during curing.
Operates a tall diverter gate or flipper in a material handling line, where the long 1050 mm stroke provides the necessary arc of movement to redirect packages between chutes.
Select the SC50 when your load needs roughly 1000 N of push force at standard plant pressure. If you need more force, step up to the SC63 bore which delivers 1559 N at 0.5 MPa; for a lighter, more compact solution the SC40 bore provides 628 N. For any stroke beyond 300 mm, evaluate side-load forces on the rod—at 1050 mm the unsupported rod is susceptible to bending under even minor lateral loads, so an external linear guide or a guided cylinder should be paired with this actuator.
To ensure a drop-in replacement, match five key points: 50 mm bore, 1050 mm stroke, PT1/4 port thread, basic mounting (no integral bracket), and the absence of a built-in magnet. This SC cylinder is a tie-rod design and is not dimensionally interchangeable with ISO 15552 profile cylinders.
Quick checklist
At 0.7 MPa operating pressure, the theoretical push force is 1374 N and the pull force is approximately 825 N (based on the 0.5 MPa pull value of 825 N, which remains constant as pull force is limited by the annular piston area). For precise sizing, always use the push value for extension work.
It is not recommended. The 20 mm diameter rod extended to 1050 mm is vulnerable to bending and buckling under side loads or high acceleration. You should install an external linear guide rail or switch to a guided cylinder assembly to protect the rod bearings and ensure reliable long-term operation.
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