
The AirTAC Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X1600S is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 1600mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The AirTAC SC50X1600S is a double-acting tie-rod cylinder with a 50 mm bore and a non-standard 1600 mm stroke, exceeding the standard 1200 mm maximum for this bore. It delivers a push force of 982 N at 0.5 MPa and 1767 N at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, driven by a 20 mm diameter piston rod with M16x1.5 male threads.
This model includes a built-in magnet (-S suffix), allowing direct mounting of CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed and solid-state sensors along the barrel for contactless position sensing. The cylinder body length is 150 mm, giving a total extended length of approximately 1750 mm. With an adjustable air cushion of 21 mm, it decelerates the piston smoothly at both ends, reducing impact noise and vibration in long-stroke applications.
| Model | Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X1600S |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 1600 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. |
| ×1600 | 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.
Extends 1600 mm to push pallets or bins off a conveyor spur. The built-in magnet confirms full extension and retraction for reliable sorting logic.
Moves a glue head across a wide panel. The adjustable air cushion protects the tooling from shock at stroke ends, while sensors verify position.
Operates a long-lever diverter arm on a packaging line. The 50 mm bore provides ample force to shift product flow, and the magnet enables end-of-stroke detection.
For a 50 mm bore at 0.5 MPa, expect 982 N push and 825 N pull. If you need more force, stepping up to the SC63 series provides 1559 N push at the same pressure. For lighter, faster moves, the SC40 bore offers 628 N push. At 1600 mm, this is a very long stroke for a 20 mm rod—side loads or unsupported weight can cause rod bending. Always use an external guide or a guided cylinder assembly to protect the rod bearing and seals. When replacing, match bore, stroke, PT port thread, the built-in magnet (-S), and your existing mounting accessory to ensure identical fit and sensor compatibility.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa (5 bar) it produces 982 N pushing and 825 N pulling. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force reaches 1767 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 200 kgf.
No, the maximum standard stroke for a 50 mm bore SC cylinder is 1200 mm. A 1600 mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length. For long strokes like this, an external guide or support is strongly recommended to prevent rod buckling and uneven seal wear.
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