
The AirTAC Airtac SCT32-63 Multi-Position Tandem Air Cylinder SCT40X80X100S is a genuine double-acting MULTI-POSITION (tandem) air cylinder: two piston sections of 80mm and 100mm give 4 controllable stop positions across a 180mm total travel, with a Ø40mm bore, PT1/4 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The SCT40X80X100S creates four fixed rod positions—0 mm, 80 mm, 100 mm, and 180 mm total travel—by combining two piston sections on a single 16 mm rod. Each section delivers about 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, making it a compact alternative to two separate actuators for sequenced stops.
A built-in magnet lets CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors clamp directly to the tie-rod barrel for non-contact position sensing. With a 21 mm adjustable air cushion and a body length of 235 mm plus strokes, it fits neatly into multi-step feeding or diverting stations.
| Model | Airtac SCT32-63 Multi-Position Tandem Air Cylinder SCT40X80X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | SCT multi-position tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke 1 / Stroke 2 | 80 / 100 mm |
| Total travel | 180 mm |
| Stop positions | 4 positions |
| Acting type | Double acting (tandem, multi-position) |
| 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 / section | Up to 500 mm standard |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SCT (multi-position) datasheet. SCT is available in bores 32–100; each of the two sections has a 500 mm max standard stroke (800 mm max). Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (standard) / G.
| Position | Rod extension |
|---|---|
| P0 (retracted) | 0 mm |
| P1 (section 1) | 80 mm |
| P2 (section 2) | 100 mm |
| P3 (both extended) | 180 mm |
Positions are set by pressurising section 1, section 2, or both. With equal strokes you get 3 distinct positions; with unequal strokes you get 4.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 kgf | |
Force is per actuated piston section (single-piston, same as the SC bore): push uses the full bore area, pull subtracts the rod area. Size with a safety margin.
| SCT | Multi-position (tandem) tie-rod cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (SCT range 32–100). |
| ×80 | Stroke 1 (section 1) in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke 2 (section 2) in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related types: SC (single rod), SCD (double rod), SCJ (adjustable stroke). SCT mounting: Basic, FA, FB, CA, CB, LB. Seals: TPU standard / H = Viton / N = NBR. Thread: blank = PT, G = G thread.
Positions 0, 80, and 180 mm align a chute to three separate conveyor lanes, driven by two valves.
Stroke 1 (80 mm) pre-forms material; stroke 2 (100 mm) applies final compaction at 180 mm total travel.
A stop pin extends to 80 mm for one pallet size and 100 mm for another, retracting fully to 0 mm for bypass.
This 4-position unit replaces two individual cylinders or an SC with external hard stops when you need three intermediate positions plus home. If higher force is required, step up to the 50 mm bore SCT, which provides 982 N push per section at 0.5 MPa. For a direct replacement, match the 40 mm bore, both 80 mm and 100 mm strokes, PT ports, and the -S magnet option. Consider external guides if the combined 180 mm stroke creates a side-load risk.
Multi-position checklist
It provides four discrete rod positions: fully retracted (0 mm), first section extended (80 mm), second section extended (100 mm), and both sections extended (180 mm).
Each piston section generates 628 N pushing and 528 N pulling at 0.5 MPa. At the maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa, the theoretical push force per section is 128 kgf.
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