
The AirTAC Airtac SCD Standard Cylinder SCD100X25S is a genuine double-acting DOUBLE-ROD air cylinder: the Ø25mm piston rod extends from BOTH end caps, giving equal effective area — and therefore equal force — in push and pull. Ø100mm bore, 25mm stroke, PT1/2 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The SCD100X25S is a double-acting, double-rod pneumatic cylinder delivering symmetrical force in both directions, making it ideal for short-stroke, two-sided tooling tasks. With a 100 mm bore and 25 mm rod, it produces an equal 3681 N of push and pull force at 0.5 MPa, ensuring a balanced motion profile without the force differential found in single-rod designs.
This model features a built-in magnet (-S suffix), allowing direct mounting of CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors on the tie-rod barrel for reliable end-of-stroke detection. Its PT1/2 ports and 29 mm adjustable air cushion at each end provide smooth deceleration, while the 263 mm body length (A dimension) keeps the assembly compact for its force class.
| Model | Airtac SCD Standard Cylinder SCD100X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | SCD double-rod tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø25 mm (both ends) |
| Stroke | 25 mm |
| Rod configuration | Double rod — rod through both caps |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/2 |
| 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, 29 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SCD (double-rod) datasheet. Because the rod runs through both caps, the effective area is (bore² − rod²) in both directions. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (standard) / G.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3682 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5154 N | 5154 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 751 kgf | |
Push and pull are EQUAL on a double-rod cylinder — both chambers lose the rod area, so effective area = (bore² − rod²) each way. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure; size with a safety margin.
| SCD | Double-rod tie-rod cylinder series (rod out both ends). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related types: SC (single rod), SCJ (adjustable stroke), SCT (multi-position). SCD mounting: Basic, FA, LB, TC, TCM1. Seals: TPU standard / H = Viton / N = NBR. Thread: blank = PT, G = G thread.
The through-rod design provides equal force and speed in both directions, perfect for driving tooling that must perform work on both the extend and retract strokes.
The built-in magnet allows CMSG/DMSG sensors to be clamped directly to the barrel for precise position feedback, even on this compact 25 mm stroke model.
The dual-rod support offers inherent resistance to rotation, making it suitable for simple push-and-eject stations where a guided cylinder might be over-specified.
Choose the SCD100 bore when your application needs roughly 3681 N of balanced force at standard shop air. If you can work with less force, stepping down to an SCD80 (2268 N at 0.5 MPa) reduces air consumption and physical size. For tasks requiring only a single working end, a standard SC single-rod cylinder is a more economical choice.
To replace an existing SCD100X25S, match the 100 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, PT port thread, and the built-in magnet. The basic mounting style uses the cylinder body directly. For any stroke over 300 mm on this bore, assess the unsupported rod length for buckling or side-load, and consider an external guide rail if the load is not perfectly axial.
Double-rod checklist
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull forces are identical. The force is 3681 N at 0.5 MPa, 5153 N at 0.7 MPa, and 6626 N at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa.
Choose the SCD when you need identical force and speed in both directions, or when you need a rear rod extension to mount a sensor flag, stopper bolt, or secondary tooling. The through-rod also provides better guidance than a single-rod cylinder, though it is not a substitute for a fully guided unit under high side loads.
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