The AirTAC Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X960 is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø50mm 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 SC50X960 is a double-acting tie-rod cylinder delivering a push force of 982 N at 0.5 MPa (1374 N at 0.7 MPa). Its 960 mm stroke is within the 1200 mm maximum standard stroke for the 50 mm bore, making this a standard-length actuator for long-travel linear applications.
This model features a 20 mm diameter piston rod with M16x1.5 male threads and PT1/4 pneumatic ports. The adjustable air cushion (21 mm length) decelerates the piston smoothly at end-of-stroke, protecting end caps. The total body length A is 150 mm, giving an extended length of approximately 1110 mm.
| Model | Airtac SC50 Standard Cylinder SC50X960 |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 960 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. |
| ×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.
Moves components nearly a full meter between conveyor lanes or workstations, using the 960 mm stroke for extended linear reach.
Lifts or lowers industrial doors and machine guards with 982 N of force, leveraging the adjustable cushion for soft end-of-travel stops.
Pushes cartons or products off a main line into a sorting lane, where the long stroke clears the full conveyor width in one motion.
Choose the SC50X960 when your application needs approximately 980 N of force at standard shop air. If the load is lighter, stepping down to a 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa) can reduce air consumption. For heavier work, the 63 mm bore provides 1559 N at the same pressure.
At 960 mm stroke, the slender 20 mm rod is vulnerable to bending under side loads. Always guide the load externally with a linear rail or rod guide, or switch to a guided cylinder, to prevent rod bearing damage. For direct replacement, match bore (50), stroke (960), PT1/4 port thread, basic mount (no brackets), and the absence of a magnet sensor option.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa (5 bar) the push force is 982 N. At 0.7 MPa it rises to 1374 N, and at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa it reaches 1767 N. The theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 200 kgf.
No. The 20 mm diameter rod is not designed to support significant side loads, especially when fully extended to 960 mm. An external guide rail or rod support must be used to absorb transverse forces and prevent premature rod bearing wear or rod buckling.
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