
The AirTAC Airtac SGC Standard Cylinder SGC250X160S is a genuine double acting ISO 15552 (orig. ISO 6431) tie-rod air cylinder with a Ø250mm bore and 160mm stroke, G1 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 massive thrust for heavy industry, this double-acting ISO 15552 tie-rod cylinder generates 24543 N of push force and 23562 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Four steel tie rods clamp the aluminum barrel to the covers for extreme structural rigidity under high stress, while the two-way piston seal maintains an internal oil reservoir for long mechanical life. Plan for roughly 14726 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which means it lifts about 1251 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Because this SKU includes the -S piston magnet, it directly supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG position switches. The 250 mm bore uses a G1 air port and an M42x2.0 rod thread. Note that TPU seals are not offered on this largest bore; the front-cover packing and buffer gasket are NBR, with a Viton H option available for 0-150 C high-temperature environments.
| Model | Airtac SGC Standard Cylinder SGC250X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | SGC ISO 15552 tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø250 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1 |
| Rod thread | M42×2.0 |
| 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, 60 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 | 24544 N | 23562 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 34361 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 5006 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). |
|---|---|
| 250 | Bore size in mm (125 / 160 / 200 / 250). |
| ×160 | 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.
Provides the robust 24543 N push force required to eject heavy formed parts from large stamping presses, utilizing the G1 port for high-volume air delivery.
Halts fully loaded industrial pallets on a conveyor line, safely absorbing the kinetic energy via the 60 mm adjustable air cushions at both ends.
Secures heavy injection molding tooling halves, relying on the four steel tie rods to maintain barrel-to-cover alignment under extreme clamping loads.
As the largest bore in the SGC family, there is no larger standard option; if 24543 N at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to the 200 mm bore which provides 15708 N. The 160 mm stroke keeps the side-load risk low, but always ensure rigid mounting using the LB foot, FA flange, or TC trunnion interfaces. The -S magnet pairs directly with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors for end-of-stroke confirmation.
Remember that the adjustable 60 mm air cushions only decelerate the piston near the end caps; they do not function as a brake. If the load must remain suspended when air pressure drops or the valve centers, you must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve to prevent drift.
Quick checklist
The SGC250X160S delivers 24543 N push and 23562 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 34360 N push and 32986 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 5006 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1 air port and an M42x2.0 rod thread.
No, the air cushions only decelerate the piston near the stroke ends and act as neither a lock nor a brake. Because it is double-acting, the piston will drift if air is lost or the valve is centered; use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for suspended loads.
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