Airtac SGCD Dual Rod Cylinder SGCD160X160S
The AirTAC Airtac SGCD Dual Rod Cylinder SGCD160X160S is a genuine double acting, double rod ISO 15552 (orig. ISO 6431) tie-rod air cylinder with a Ø160mm bore and 160mm 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.
- BoreØ160 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG3/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM36×2.0
- CushionAdjustable, 50 mm
About the Airtac SGCD Dual Rod Cylinder SGCD160X160S
Delivering 9425 N of equal output force in both directions at 0.5 MPa, this large-bore double-rod cylinder uses a 160 mm bore and a 160 mm stroke. A 40 mm piston rod passes through both covers on a single piston, meaning the pressure area is identical on extension and retraction. This symmetric load path prevents rod twisting and provides stable, non-rotating guidance. Four steel tie rods clamp the aluminum barrel to the covers, adding structural rigidity while maintaining genuine ISO 15552 mounting-interface interchangeability for existing large-bore fixtures.
The G3/4 air port feeds the chamber, and the -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. With 9425 N available, you get a safe working load of about 5655 N for real work, which translates to lifting roughly 480 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Adjustable 50 mm air cushions at both ends decelerate the payload smoothly, though an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required if you need to hold a load on air loss. Standard TPU seals handle -20 to +70 C, with a Viton H option for 0-150 C environments.
Airtac SGCD Dual Rod Cylinder SGCD160X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SGCD Dual Rod Cylinder SGCD160X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | SGC ISO 15552 tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø160 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| 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).
Theoretical Output Force (Ø160mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) | — |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 9425 N | 9425 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 13195 N | 13195 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 2050 kgf | |
Double-rod: the rod passes through both covers, so output force is equal in both directions.
Model Code: Airtac SGCD Dual Rod Cylinder SGCD160X160S
| SGCD | ISO 15552 tie-rod cylinder (double-rod type). |
|---|---|
| 160 | 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.
Where the Airtac SGCD Dual Rod Cylinder SGCD160X160S Is Used
Twin-Tool Indexing
Drives two opposing machining heads simultaneously using the equal force from both rod ends, ensuring perfectly synchronized part clamping.
Balanced Vertical Lift
Lifts approximately 480 kg of payload using the symmetric pull area, preventing the uneven drift common to single-rod designs.
Anti-Rotation Guiding
Holds a precision workpiece steady during machining by using the dual rods to resist torsional twisting under heavy lateral loads.
Is the Airtac SGCD Dual Rod Cylinder SGCD160X160S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this double-acting unit, note the 125 mm bore provides 5734 N each way at 0.5 MPa, while the 200 mm bore jumps to 15079 N. The 160 mm bore is the ideal middle ground when you need roughly 9425 N of symmetric thrust. A double-rod configuration is the right call when your application demands anti-rotation stability, drives two tools simultaneously from one piston, or needs a rear rod end to act as a sensor cam. Mounting options include FA, LB, TC, FTC, TCM1, and TCM2. Because this is an -S SKU, it is fully ready for CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensors; a non-S version cannot accept them. For this 160 mm stroke, side loading is minimal, but any stroke over 500 mm requires external guide rails to prevent binding.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Long-stroke side load — support the rod end
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load; support long strokes at the rod end.
- check Set cushions to minimum, then release gradually.
- check Use correct mounting accessory (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB/CR/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac SGCD Dual Rod Cylinder SGCD160X160S FAQ
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal in both directions using the rod-side area. It generates 9425 N at 0.5 MPa and 13194 N at 0.7 MPa each way, with a theoretical maximum of 1922 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port size is G3/4.
No, a plain cylinder drifts on air loss; the 50 mm adjustable air cushions only decelerate the piston near the stroke ends and do not act as a brake. To hold a load safely, you must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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