
The AirTAC SC80 Standard Cylinder SC80X242.5S is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 243mm stroke, PT3/8 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC80X242.5S is an 80 mm bore, 242.5 mm stroke double-acting pneumatic cylinder from the AirTAC SC tie-rod family. It generates a substantial 2513 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and can reach 4523 N at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, driven by a 25 mm diameter piston rod.
This model features a built-in magnet (-S suffix), allowing direct mounting of CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed and solid-state sensors on the barrel for non-contact position sensing. The cylinder uses adjustable pneumatic cushioning with a 28 mm cushion length and PT1/8 ports, and operates on filtered air within a -20 to +70 °C temperature range using its standard TPU seals.
| Model | Airtac SC80 Standard Cylinder SC80X242.5S |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 243 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| 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, 28 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1500 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 | 2513 N | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3519 N | — |
| Max (approx.) | 513 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. |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×243 | 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 242.5 mm stroke and 2513 N force at 0.5 MPa efficiently push medium-weight boxes or totes off a conveyor line, with the built-in magnet providing end-of-stroke confirmation.
Delivers a controlled 4523 N clamping force at 0.9 MPa for holding parts during welding or assembly, with sensors verifying the clamp is fully engaged.
Pivots a container to a 242.5 mm dump height. The magnet-equipped barrel simplifies sensor setup for mid-stroke or end-stroke detection in dusty environments.
For applications needing slightly less force, the 63 mm bore SC63 series provides 1559 N at 0.5 MPa. If higher force is required, stepping up to the 100 mm bore SC100 series offers 3927 N at the same pressure. This 242.5 mm stroke is within the 1500 mm maximum standard stroke for the 80 mm bore.
When replacing an existing cylinder, ensure a precise match across five points: 80 mm bore, 242.5 mm stroke, PT1/8 port thread, the built-in magnet for sensors, and the basic mounting style. For strokes over 300 mm, consider an external guide to protect the 25 mm rod from side-load bending moments.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 2513 N and the pull force is 2268 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force increases to 4523 N.
The -S suffix indicates a magnetized piston. This allows you to mount AirTAC CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors directly onto the barrel's tie-rod slots to detect piston position without external brackets.
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