
The AirTAC Airtac SCJ40 Standard Cylinder SCJ40X850-20 is a genuine double-acting SINGLE-ROD air cylinder with a rear-cap ADJUSTING SCREW: the stroke end is field-adjustable within a 20 mm range without swapping the cylinder. Ø40mm bore, 850mm nominal stroke, PT1/4 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The SCJ40X850-20 is a double-acting, single-rod pneumatic cylinder with a rear-cap adjusting screw that provides up to 20 mm of field-adjustable stroke-end reduction. With a 40 mm bore and 16 mm rod, it delivers 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, making it suitable for long-stroke positioning tasks where the final stop point needs fine-tuning during commissioning or changeovers.
This tie-rod cylinder has a body length A(SCJ) of 185 mm and uses a PT1/4 port. The adjustable cushion decelerates the piston smoothly, while the 850 mm nominal stroke stays within the 1200 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa.
| Model | Airtac SCJ40 Standard Cylinder SCJ40X850-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | SCJ adjustable-stroke tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Nominal stroke | 850 mm |
| Stroke adjustment | Up to 20 mm (rear adjusting screw) |
| Acting type | Double acting (single rod) |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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 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 | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×850 | Nominal (maximum) stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | 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 20 mm adjustment screw lets technicians fine-tune the push stroke for different box sizes without mechanical stops, speeding up format changeovers on case erectors.
With an 850 mm reach and 628 N of push force, this cylinder moves components between stations. The adjustable stroke compensates for fixture wear over time, maintaining precise placement.
Engineers can quickly adjust the stroke end during machine setup and testing. The 16 mm rod and PT1/4 ports integrate easily into prototype pneumatic circuits.
Choose the SCJ40X850-20 when you need to dial in the exact end-of-stroke position on a machine without swapping cylinders. If 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, stepping up to a 50 mm bore (SCJ50 series) provides 982 N. For applications requiring a fixed, non-adjustable stroke, the standard SC series is a simpler alternative. A direct replacement must match the 40 mm bore, 850 mm nominal stroke, 20 mm adjust range, PT thread, and basic mounting. For strokes of this length, consider an external guide rail or a guided cylinder to protect the 16 mm rod from side-load deflection and bending.
Adjustable-stroke checklist
At 0.5 MPa, it produces 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force. The push force is higher because the single rod reduces the effective piston area on the return stroke.
Yes, if the bore (40 mm), port (PT1/4), and mounting match. The SCJ adds a rear adjusting screw that shortens the stroke end by up to 20 mm, giving you field-adjustable positioning that a fixed-stroke SC cannot provide.
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