
The AirTAC Airtac SCJ40 Standard Cylinder SCJ40X90-20 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, 90mm nominal stroke, PT1/4 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The AirTAC SCJ40X90-20 is a double-acting, single-rod adjustable-stroke cylinder that lets you fine-tune the stroke end position by up to 20 mm via a rear-cap screw. With a 40 mm bore and 16 mm rod, it delivers 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, making it a versatile actuator for applications where the final stop needs to be dialed in during commissioning or after tooling wear.
The body length A is 185 mm, and it uses PT1/4 ports with an M12x1.25 rod thread. Its adjustable cushioning helps manage end-of-stroke impact, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 1200 mm, so the 90 mm stroke is well within the standard range.
| Model | Airtac SCJ40 Standard Cylinder SCJ40X90-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | SCJ adjustable-stroke tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Nominal stroke | 90 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. |
| ×90 | 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.
Dial in the exact stopping position during machine build without needing to shim or reposition the cylinder body.
Quickly adjust the stroke end for different product sizes on a packaging or sorting line, reducing downtime between batches.
Take up mechanical play or tooling wear over time by advancing the screw, maintaining consistent part contact.
Choose the SCJ40X90-20 when you need to fine-tune the stroke end without swapping cylinders or adding external hard stops. If you require more force, stepping up to the 50 mm bore provides 982 N of push at 0.5 MPa. For applications where the stroke is fixed and never needs adjustment, the standard SC40X90 fixed-stroke cylinder is a simpler, more cost-effective alternative. To replace this unit, match the 40 mm bore, 90 mm nominal stroke, 20 mm adjust range, PT ports, and basic mounting.
Adjustable-stroke checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N due to the 16 mm rod reducing the piston area on the return stroke. The maximum push force at 0.9 MPa is 1130 N.
A screw in the rear cap sets the stroke end position within a 20 mm range. The 90 mm in the code is the nominal maximum stroke; the screw can shorten it to as little as 70 mm.
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