
The AirTAC Airtac SCJ100 Standard Cylinder SCJ100X400-50S is a genuine double-acting SINGLE-ROD air cylinder with a rear-cap ADJUSTING SCREW: the stroke end is field-adjustable within a 50 mm range without swapping the cylinder. Ø100mm bore, 400mm nominal stroke, PT1/2 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The SCJ100X400-50S is a 100 mm bore, double-acting, single-rod pneumatic cylinder with a field-adjustable stroke. Its rear-cap adjusting screw provides a 50 mm range to fine-tune the stroke end position without removing the cylinder, making it ideal for commissioning and format changeovers. With a 25 mm diameter piston rod and PT1/2 port, this model delivers a substantial 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
This unit includes a built-in magnet (-S suffix), allowing easy mounting of CMSG/DMSG/EMSG reed or solid-state sensors directly onto the tie-rod barrel for precise end-of-stroke detection. The standard TPU seals offer reliable operation from -20 to +70 °C, while the adjustable air cushion at both ends decelerates the piston smoothly, protecting the end caps during high-cycle applications.
| Model | Airtac SCJ100 Standard Cylinder SCJ100X400-50S |
|---|---|
| Series | SCJ adjustable-stroke tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Nominal stroke | 400 mm |
| Stroke adjustment | Up to 50 mm (rear adjusting screw) |
| Acting type | Double acting (single rod) |
| 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 SCJ (adjustable-stroke) datasheet. The rear adjusting screw sets the stroke end position; force is the same as the equivalent single-rod SC bore. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (standard) / G.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 801 kgf | |
SCJ is single-rod, so force matches the equivalent SC bore: push uses the full bore area, pull subtracts the rod area. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure; size with a safety margin.
| SCJ | Adjustable-stroke tie-rod cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | Nominal (maximum) stroke length in mm. |
| -50 | Adjustable-stroke range in mm (options 10/20/30/40/50/75/100). |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related types: SC (single rod, fixed stroke), SCD (double rod), SCT (multi-position). SCJ mounting: Basic, FA, LB, TC, TCM1. Seals: TPU standard / H = Viton / N = NBR. Thread: blank = PT, G = G thread.
The 50 mm adjustment screw allows engineers to dial in the exact stroke end-stop during initial machine setup, compensating for assembly tolerances without needing to swap out the cylinder.
In packaging or sorting lines, the stroke can be quickly re-adjusted to handle different product sizes, eliminating the downtime associated with changing fixed-stroke actuators.
In clamping or pressing applications, the adjustable stroke can be periodically extended to take up wear on tooling or contact surfaces, maintaining consistent process force.
Choose the SCJ100X400-50S when you need a powerful, field-tunable actuator for a 400 mm nominal stroke. If your force requirement is lower, stepping down to an 80 mm bore reduces push force to 2513 N at 0.5 MPa; for even greater force, the 125 mm bore provides 6136 N. The adjustable stroke is a key differentiator from the fixed-stroke SC series—select the SCJ when the final stroke length must be empirically determined or may need periodic adjustment.
For strokes of 300 mm or more, be mindful of side-loading and potential rod buckling. Always guide the load externally with a linear rail or rod guide, or consider a guided cylinder if side forces are unavoidable. As a direct replacement, match this model with another AirTAC SCJ100X400-50S with a PT port, basic mounting, and the -S magnet option to ensure identical form, fit, and function.
Adjustable-stroke checklist
At the standard 0.5 MPa operating pressure, this 100 mm bore cylinder generates 3927 N of push force and 3681 N of pull force (the difference is due to the 25 mm rod area). At the maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa, the theoretical push force is 7854 N.
You can replace a fixed-stroke SC100X400 with this SCJ100X400-50S if you need the 50 mm adjustable stroke feature. The body length A is 245 mm, which is slightly longer than the fixed-stroke version. Ensure the port thread (PT1/2), magnet option (-S), and basic mounting style match your existing setup.
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