
The AirTAC Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X270SH is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 270mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC50X270SH is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder delivering 982 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and up to 1767 N at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa. With a 50 mm bore and 270 mm stroke, it features a 20 mm diameter piston rod with M16x1.5 male threads and an adjustable air cushion length of 21 mm to decelerate end-of-stroke loads.
This variant includes a built-in magnet (-S) for direct mounting of CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, enabling reliable piston position detection without external brackets. The -H suffix specifies Viton (FKM) seals, shifting the operating temperature range from the standard -20–+70 °C to 0–+150 °C, making it suitable for high-temperature or chemically aggressive environments. The body length A is 150 mm, giving a total extended length of approximately 420 mm.
| Model | Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X270SH |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 270 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. |
| ×270 | 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.
With Viton seals rated for 0–150°C, this cylinder is ideal for actuating dampers, valves, or clamps near furnaces, autoclaves, or heated presses where standard seals would degrade.
The built-in magnetic piston allows CMSG/DMSG sensors to be clamped directly to the tie-rod barrel, providing clean end-of-stroke or mid-stroke confirmation for automated pick-and-place or joining operations.
Delivering 1767 N of push force at 0.9 MPa, the SC50X270SH can reliably actuate diverters and gates on conveyor lines, even in washdown-adjacent areas where ambient heat is present.
Select the SC50 bore when your application requires between 825 N (pull at 0.5 MPa) and 1767 N (push at 0.9 MPa). If you need more force, step up to the SC63 bore, which provides 1559 N of push at 0.5 MPa. For a lighter, more compact solution, the SC40 bore delivers 628 N at 0.5 MPa. At a 270 mm stroke, ensure the rod is not subjected to high side loads; for unsupported loads, consider an external linear guide or a guided cylinder to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
For a direct replacement, match these five points exactly: 50 mm bore, 270 mm stroke, PT (1/4) port thread, the built-in magnet (-S) for sensor compatibility, and the Viton seal material for high-temperature operation. The SC is a tie-rod cylinder and is not dimensionally interchangeable with ISO 15552 profile cylinders.
Quick checklist
At the standard 0.5 MPa operating pressure, the push force is 982 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force increases to 1767 N. The theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 200 kgf.
No. As a standard double-acting pneumatic cylinder, the SC50X270SH will drift or drop its load if air pressure is lost or the directional valve is centered. The adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston at the stroke end to reduce impact; it is not a locking or holding device. To hold a position without live pressure, you must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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