
The AirTAC Airtac SCD Standard Cylinder SCD63X60S is a genuine double-acting DOUBLE-ROD air cylinder: the Ø20mm piston rod extends from BOTH end caps, giving equal effective area — and therefore equal force — in push and pull. Ø63mm bore, 60mm stroke, PT1/4 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The SCD63X60S is a double-acting, double-rod pneumatic cylinder where the piston rod extends from both ends, giving you identical push and pull force of 1402 N at 0.5 MPa. With a 20 mm diameter rod on each side and a 60 mm stroke, it is built for compact, two-sided tasks where you need to mount tooling or a sensor flag on the rear rod.
This model includes a built-in magnet (the -S suffix), so you can mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed or solid-state sensors directly onto the tie-rod barrel for non-contact position sensing. The adjustable air cushion at each end (28 mm long) decelerates the piston smoothly, and the PT1/4 port threads keep it compatible with standard pneumatic fittings.
| Model | Airtac SCD Standard Cylinder SCD63X60S |
|---|---|
| Series | SCD double-rod tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø20 mm (both ends) |
| Stroke | 60 mm |
| Rod configuration | Double rod — rod through both caps |
| 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, 28 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 | 1402 N | 1402 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1962 N | 1962 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 286 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). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 lets you mount identical tooling on both ends, perfect for symmetrical clamping or pressing operations where you need equal force and speed from each side.
With the built-in magnet, you can clamp a CMSG or DMSG sensor onto the barrel to detect piston position from the rear, keeping the front rod area clear for the main tooling.
The dual-rod support provides better resistance to rod rotation than a single-rod cylinder, making it a solid choice for simple push-and-eject stations where you want to keep the tooling aligned without adding an external guide.
Choose the 63 mm bore SCD when your application needs around 1400 N of force in both directions at typical shop air pressure. If you can work with less force, stepping down to the 50 mm bore SCD saves space and air (825 N at 0.5 MPa); for heavier loads, the 80 mm bore delivers 2268 N. This double-rod design is the right pick when you need to attach tooling, a stopper, or a position flag to the rear rod, but if your load creates significant side force, a guided cylinder is a safer choice than relying solely on the dual-rod bearings. For a direct replacement, match the 63 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT port thread, basic mounting, and the -S magnet option.
Double-rod checklist
Because the SCD is a double-rod cylinder, the effective piston area is the same on both sides. The push and pull force are equal: 1402 N at 0.5 MPa, 1962 N at 0.7 MPa, and 2523 N at the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa.
Pick the SCD when you need the piston rod to do work on both ends of the cylinder. The rear rod can carry a second tool, a mechanical stop, or a sensor flag. It also gives you identical force and speed in both directions and better guidance for the rod assembly compared to a single-rod design.
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