
The AirTAC Airtac SGC Standard Cylinder SGC160X120S is a genuine double acting ISO 15552 (orig. ISO 6431) tie-rod air cylinder with a Ø160mm bore and 120mm stroke, G3/4 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.
Delivering 10053 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting ISO 15552 tie-rod cylinder is built for heavy-duty automation. Four steel tie rods clamp the aluminum barrel to the covers, providing the high rigidity needed to handle large-bore thrust without flexing. The two-way piston seal retains an oil reservoir for continuous lubrication and extended service life.
Equipped with a built-in piston magnet (-S), the unit supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG switches for precise position sensing. It features a G3/4 port and a 50 mm adjustable air cushion at both ends to decelerate the rod smoothly. Plan for about 6032 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting roughly 512 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
| Model | Airtac SGC Standard Cylinder SGC160X120S |
|---|---|
| Series | SGC ISO 15552 tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø160 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G3/4 |
| Rod thread | M36×2.0 |
| 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, 50 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 | 10053 N | 9425 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 14074 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 2050 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). |
|---|---|
| 160 | Bore size in mm (125 / 160 / 200 / 250). |
| ×120 | 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 machinery housings, utilizing the 10053 N push force to seat components firmly without hydraulic fluid.
Acts as a robust stopper on high-mass conveyor lines, absorbing the impact of loaded pallets via its 50 mm adjustable air cushions.
Lowers stacked metal blanks weighing up to 512 kg in a vertical lift setup, maintaining a safe 2:1 operational margin at 0.5 MPa.
This 160 mm bore sits between the SGC125 (6136 N push @0.5 MPa) and the SGC200 (15708 N push @0.5 MPa), making it the right choice when the smaller bore lacks thrust but the larger is physically excessive. The 120 mm stroke keeps the rod compact, minimizing side-load bending risks. Because the -S suffix denotes a magnet, you can directly mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors for end-of-stroke detection.
Remember that a standard cylinder drifts when air is lost or a valve centers; the air cushions only slow the piston near stroke end and do not act as a brake. For suspended or vertical loads that must remain fixed during a pressure drop, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
The SGC160X120S delivers 10053 N push and 9425 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 14074 N push and 13194 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 2050 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G3/4 air port.
Yes, it is dimensionally interchangeable per the ISO 15552 mounting interface, so it drops directly into standard large-bore fixtures. The -S suffix means it has a built-in magnet ready for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG electronic and reed switches.
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