
The AirTAC Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X244S is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 244mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC50X244S is a double-acting single-rod pneumatic cylinder from the AirTAC SC tie-rod family, combining a 50 mm bore with a 244 mm stroke. At 0.5 MPa it generates 982 N pushing force and 825 N pulling force, rising to 1767 N push at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, making it a capable mid-bore actuator for general automation.
This model includes the -S suffix, indicating a built-in magnet along the barrel. The magnet allows direct mounting of CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed and solid-state sensors for contactless piston-position feedback without external brackets. The rod diameter is 20 mm with an M16x1.5 male thread, and the adjustable air cushion at each end provides a 21 mm deceleration zone to soften end-of-stroke impact.
| Model | Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X244S |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 244 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. |
| ×244 | 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 982 N push force at standard line pressure is ideal for raising and lowering part stops or lane diverters on light to medium-duty conveyor systems, with sensor confirmation of the gate position.
Delivers up to 1767 N at 0.9 MPa for holding workpieces during drilling, welding, or assembly. The adjustable cushion protects tooling by reducing impact shock at full extension.
With a 244 mm stroke and magnetic piston sensing, this cylinder reliably pushes cartons or totes off a main conveyor line, providing end-of-stroke confirmation to the central PLC for high-speed sortation.
Choose the SC50 when the 32 mm bore's 402 N at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, but the full force of a 63 mm bore (1559 N at 0.5 MPa) is not required. The 244 mm stroke is within the 1200 mm maximum standard stroke for this 50 mm bore. The built-in magnet (-S) makes this cylinder ready for sensor-based sequencing without needing to swap to a different body.
For direct replacement, match five points: 50 mm bore, 244 mm stroke, PT port thread (PT1/4), basic mount (no bracket), and the magnet option. If side loads are present, guide the rod externally or use a guided cylinder; the 20 mm rod is not designed to absorb bending moments.
Quick checklist
At the standard operating pressure of 0.5 MPa, the pushing force is 982 N and the pulling force is 825 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the pushing force increases to 1767 N. The theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 200 kgf.
Yes. The -S suffix means this cylinder has a built-in magnet on the piston. You can clamp compatible AirTAC CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors directly onto the tie-rod barrel to detect piston position without any additional mounting hardware.
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