
The AirTAC Airtac SGC Standard Cylinder SGC125X290 is a genuine double acting ISO 15552 (orig. ISO 6431) tie-rod air cylinder with a Ø125mm bore and 290mm stroke, G1/2 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. Its large-bore tie-rod build delivers high thrust and drops into standardized ISO 15552 mounting on heavy automation.
Generating 6136 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting large-bore cylinder brings serious thrust to demanding pneumatic setups. Four steel tie rods clamp the aluminium barrel to the covers for high structural rigidity, while the two-way piston seal maintains an internal oil reservoir to prolong service life.
Because it follows the standardized ISO 15552 mounting interface, it drops directly into existing large-bore fixtures without custom brackets. Plan for roughly 3682 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 313 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. This base SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors without switching to the -S version.
| Model | Airtac SGC Standard Cylinder SGC125X290 |
|---|---|
| Series | SGC ISO 15552 tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø125 mm |
| Stroke | 290 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/2 |
| Rod thread | M27×2.0 |
| 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 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 40 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SGC datasheet and ISO 15552 dimensions. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (blank) / G. TPU seals are not available for the Ø250 bore (NBR / Viton only).
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 6136 N | 5734 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 8590 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 1251 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| SGC | ISO 15552 tie-rod cylinder (double-acting type). |
|---|---|
| 125 | Bore size in mm (125 / 160 / 200 / 250). |
| ×290 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
SGC-family variants: SGC (double acting), SGCD (double rod), SGCJ (adjustable stroke). Mounting: LB / FA / FB / CA / CB / CR / TC / FTC / TCM1 / TCM2. Seals: TPU (blank) / Viton H / NBR N.
Drives bearings into heavy housings on an automated line, utilizing the 6136 N push force at 0.5 MPa to seat components reliably.
Acts as a heavy-duty pneumatic stop for 300 kg loaded pallets, using the 290 mm stroke to clear the conveyor path for indexing.
Ejects large formed plastic parts from stationary moulds, relying on the rigid tie-rod construction to withstand repetitive high-impact cycles.
When sizing this 125 mm bore unit, verify whether the 6136 N at 0.5 MPa provides enough thrust, or if you should step up to the 160 mm bore (10053 N). If you are overspeeding and need less impact, dropping down is not an option as 125 mm is the smallest SGC size available. The 290 mm stroke falls below the 500 mm threshold, so standard rod-bending concerns are minimal, though side loads should still be minimized through proper guiding.
Remember that the adjustable air cushion at each end only decelerates the piston near the stroke limits; it does not act as a brake. If the application requires the load to stay put when air is removed or the valve is centred, you must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve to prevent drift.
Quick checklist
This 125 mm bore cylinder features a G1/2 air port and an M27x2.0 rod thread. It generates 6136 N push and 5734 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 8590 N push and 8028 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum force of 1251 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You must specify the -S variant (SGC125X290-S) if your application requires electronic position sensing.
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