Specifications: SC160X960FBG — Airtac SC double-acting, single-rod tie-rod cylinder; 160 mm bore, 960 mm stroke, without magnet, NBR seal option and G3/4 ports. Mounting configuration: rear flange.
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Model Code Explained
| Code |
Meaning |
| SC |
Double-acting, single-rod SC cylinder |
| 160 |
160 mm bore |
| X |
Separator before stroke |
| 960 |
960 mm stroke |
| No magnet suffix |
Without built-in magnet |
| FB |
Rear flange |
| No seal-material suffix |
NBR option; individual seal materials follow the basic component table |
| G |
G3/4 ports |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Model |
SC160X960FBG |
| Action |
Double acting, single rod |
| Bore |
160 mm |
| Stroke |
960 mm; Special stroke; confirm order and delivery conditions |
| Construction |
Tie-rod SC cylinder; ISO 6430 as stated in the catalogue |
| Piston rod |
S45C hard-chrome-plated ground rod |
| Magnetic piston |
Without magnet; external magnetic sensors are not applicable |
| Mounting selection |
Rear flange |
| Seal option |
NBR; this does not mean every internal seal uses one material |
| Port thread |
G3/4 |
| Working medium |
Clean compressed air filtered through 40 µm or finer filtration |
| Operating pressure |
0.15–1 MPa |
| Proof pressure |
1.5 MPa; not the continuous operating pressure |
| Operating temperature |
−20 to 70 °C; avoid freezing condensate |
| Piston speed |
30–500 mm/s; select controls for the actual load and piping |
| Stroke tolerance |
+1.5 / 0 mm |
| Cushioning |
Adjustable pneumatic cushioning at both ends; 29 mm nominal cushion-stroke reference. A shorter cylinder stroke cannot provide the full nominal deceleration travel. |
| Rod diameter / end thread |
40 mm / M36×2.0 |
| Sensor selection |
Magnetic sensor options require a magnetic S cylinder; attaching a sensor alone does not add a magnetic piston |
| Calculated weight reference |
28430.6 g (28.4306 kg); basic cylinder, excluding separately specified mounts and accessories |
Weight basis: 7349 g non-stroke mass + 960 mm × 21.96 g/mm. Catalog estimate, not measured or packed shipping weight. Unpublished mount/accessory masses, including any selected TC+TCM1 package, are excluded. Actual supplied mass prevails.
Product Features
The large-bore SC range is specified to ISO 6430. Its compact bidirectional piston seal incorporates an oil-reservoir function, and tie rods connect the end covers to the aluminium barrel. At the same bore, SC has a shorter overall length than ISO 15552 standard cylinders; this does not establish interchangeability. Pneumatic cushioning is adjustable. Magnetic-piston and mounting options are available according to the selected configuration. The 150 °C feature requires specified high-temperature seals; it is not the rating of this default NBR selection. Confirm the exact special-cylinder rating.
External and Mounting Dimensions
Dimensions: mm except threads; magnetic and nonmagnetic bodies share dimensions. A + stroke is the illustrated bare-length reference: add no unspecified projection. It excludes mounts, rod-end joints, fittings, sensors and packaging, so is not the installed envelope.
| Parameter |
Value |
| A + stroke, retracted |
1199 mm = 239 + 960; illustrated basic-cylinder end-to-end reference |
| AC + stroke, body face span |
1086 mm = 126 + 960 |
| Derived bare length, fully extended |
2159 mm = 239 + 2 × 960 |
| Body width × height |
174 × 174 mm (□B) |
| Rod diameter / end thread |
D = 40 mm; E = M36×2.0; EA = 72 mm |
| Drawing dimensions (mm; threads labelled) |
AB = 113; AD = 38; AE = 38; DA = 88 |
| Drawing dimensions (mm; threads labelled) |
F = 55; FA = 18; H = 36; K = M16×2.0 |
| Drawing dimensions (mm; threads labelled) |
KA = 21; KB = 134; M = 62; MA = 25 |
| Drawing dimensions (mm; threads labelled) |
P = G3/4; PA = 20; PB = 15 |
| Parameter |
Value |
| Selected accessory |
FB; part F-SC160FA |
| Material |
Ductile cast iron |
| A + stroke |
1199 mm = 239 + 960 |
| C + stroke |
1086 mm = 126 + 960 |
| Drawing dimensions (mm) |
BB = 20; BC = 173; BD = 134; BE = 248 |
| Drawing dimensions (mm) |
BF = 212; BP = 18; I = 55; S = 174 |
| Drawing dimensions (mm) |
T = 134 |
Complete dimension lines and mounting views: see the linked PDF catalog.
Mounting and Rod-End Accessories
Select for load direction and motion; confirm supplied parts and quantities, since compatibility does not imply inclusion. TC requires TCM1 and ordering with the cylinder; neither mounting position may be changed arbitrarily.
| Part / assembly code |
Application and reference |
| F-SC160LB |
Foot mount; Ductile cast iron |
| F-SC160FA |
Front flange; Ductile cast iron |
| F-SC160CA |
Rear single clevis; Ductile cast iron |
| F-SC160CB |
Rear double clevis; Ductile cast iron |
| F-SC160TC |
Trunnion mount; Ductile cast iron; cylinder assembly option only, not separately orderable |
| F-SC160FA |
Rear flange; Ductile cast iron; same flange part as FA, mounted at the rear |
| F-SC160TCM1 |
Trunnion support; Ductile cast iron |
| F-M36X200I |
I-type rod-end joint; Carbon steel; 2176 g catalog reference. Drawing dimensions: NC = 35; ND = 144; NE = 181; NF = 65; NG = 55; NH = M36×2.0; NM = 35. |
| F-M36X200Y |
Y-type rod-end joint; Carbon steel; 3083.8 g catalog reference. Drawing dimensions: NA = 70; NC = 35; ND = 144; NP = 73; NQ = 179; NM = 35; NH = M36×2.0; PA = 80.2; PB = 70.8. |
| F-M36X200F |
Floating joint; 4126 g catalog reference. Drawing dimensions: MA = 194.5; MB = 60; MC = 20.5; MD = 77.5; ME = 84; MF = 54; MG = 18; MH = 36; MI/MJ = M36×2.0; MK = 5°. |
| F-M36X200U |
Spherical rod-end joint; Carbon steel; 1664 g catalog reference. Drawing dimensions: PA = 27.5; PB = 80; PC = 35; PD = 56; PE = 125; PF = 165; PG = M36×2.0; PH = 15°; PI = 57.5; PJ = 50; PK = 43. |
Rod-end thread: M36×2.0. Dimensions: mm except threads/angles. MK is floating-joint angular compensation; PH is the spherical-joint angle. Material categories do not specify every part or finish. Count only supplied-part masses.
Confirm genuine SC160 service codes, seal material and production revision for seal kits, wear rings, guide bushings, nuts and covers. Drawing numbers and bore size are not orderable service codes. No replacement magnet is included in this nonmagnetic cylinder.
Force and System Selection
| Parameter |
Value |
| Effective piston areas |
Extension 20106 mm²; retraction 18849 mm² |
| Theoretical force at 0.5 MPa |
Extension 10053 N; retraction 9424.5 N |
| Force calculation |
Force (N) = effective area (mm²) × pressure (MPa), before friction and dynamic losses |
| Load-ratio guidance |
Up to 0.7 at static/low speed and 0.5 at 50–500 mm/s; stay within this cylinder’s 30–500 mm/s range. Not a guaranteed payload or structural safety factor |
| System selection |
No bore-specific speed/valve/tube sizing row is supplied here; size the actual system without extrapolating a smaller cylinder. |
Theoretical force, not safe payload. Account for losses, load factor and stability. The 0.1 MPa reference-table point is below the operating-pressure minimum.
Reference speeds depend on load, pressure, valve flow, tube length, fittings, cushion adjustment and exhaust backpressure. Flow area is a circuit-sizing reference, not piston area or a guaranteed achieved speed. Long strokes require stability, buckling, guidance and installation checks.
Installation and Maintenance
Qualified staff must select/install/service the system. Guard motion; secure cylinders, loads and attachments. Before service, isolate air/electricity, vent pressure and secure motion. Design safe air/power-loss, emergency-stop and restart responses against unexpected extension or dropped loads.
Check protection from corrosive gas, chemicals, solvents, salt, water/steam, explosive atmospheres, vibration, radiant heat and sun. Protect sliding surfaces from damage, dust, humidity, splashes, oil/coolant. Prevent condensate freezing. Special seals do not extend this rating; external magnetic fields may disturb cylinders/sensors.
Use clean, dry, purified air, not raw compressor discharge. Remove water, particles, oxidized oil, tar/carbon; filter to 40 µm or finer. Confirm suitability for other fluids/synthetic-oil contaminants. Excessively dry air may shorten life unless designed for it.
Factory lubrication normally needs no added oil. Once introduced, continue additive-free ISO-VG32 turbine oil; incompatible oil may swell seals. Guide: ≤25 mg/m³ oil mist, 0.5–5 drops/1000 L. Size the lubricator for flow; avoid excess oil.
Blow pipes clean; start sealing tape 1.5–2 threads back to keep fragments out. Use suitable flame-resistant/metal tube near hot spatter. Check each tube’s pressure, temperature, OD/ID and bend radius; generic nylon/PU advice cannot override its rating.
PT3/4 piping torque: 28–30 N·m with the specified mating connection; not a G/NPT installation or sensor-adjustment torque.
Use speed controls at both ports; start closed/open slowly. Meter-out commonly stabilizes motion/reduces startup runout. Adjust cushioning gradually to load/speed, avoiding impact, rebound or forcing the screw. High mass/speed may need engineered deceleration or an external absorber.
Compressibility/leakage prevent assuming precise prolonged mid-stroke stopping with a closed-center valve or precise cylinder synchronization. Match bore/stroke/cushion/mounts/sensors to load, pressure and travel; allow installation/adjustment margin, favor suitable standard strokes and check air consumption.
Align rod/load motion; independently guide side load, bending and torque—rod-end joints do not replace guides. Check long-rod buckling/sag/vibration; add suitable intermediate/front-cover support and limit unsupported lever arms. Swinging links need CA/CB/TC pivots, not forced rigid LB mounts. Support height increases fastener/bracket torque; orient flanges for push/pull loads.
During long storage, operate periodically and prevent corrosion, following air-quality/lubrication requirements.
Internal Components
| Drawing item |
Basic material reference |
| 1 — Rod-end nut |
Carbon steel |
| 2 — Piston rod |
S45C hard-chrome-plated ground rod |
| 3 — Front-cover O-ring |
NBR |
| 4 — Guide bushing |
Wear-resistant material |
| 5 — Front cover |
Aluminium alloy |
| 6 — Cushion O-ring |
TPU |
| 7 — O-type seal ring |
NBR |
| 8 — Cylinder barrel |
Aluminium alloy |
| 9 — Piston |
Aluminium alloy |
| 10 — Piston-rod O-ring |
NBR |
| 11 — Piston O-ring |
NBR |
| 12 — Magnet |
Not included in this nonmagnetic configuration |
| 13 — Wear ring |
Wear-resistant material |
| 14 — Hex-socket screw |
Carbon steel |
| 15 — Rear cover |
Aluminium alloy |
| 16 — Tie rod |
Carbon steel |
| 17 — Tie-rod nut |
Carbon steel |
Basic SC160 drawing and material reference; these item numbers are not service ordering numbers. The basic material table is not automatically a special-seal bill of materials.
Series Ordering Options
| Parameter |
Value |
| Related series |
SC: single rod; SCD: double rod; SCJ: double rod with adjustable stroke. This product is SC. |
| Magnet |
No suffix: without magnet; S: magnetic piston |
| Seal material |
No suffix: NBR; H: Fluororubber. The selected product is the blank-code NBR version. |
| Mounting |
Basic, LB, FA, FB, CA, CB, TC; matching TCM1 support is specified in the accessory table. |
| Port options |
No suffix: PT; G: G thread; T: NPT. |
| Standard strokes |
25, 50, 75, 80, 100, 125, 150, 160, 175, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 mm |
| Catalog stroke limits |
Maximum stroke 1500 mm; allowable stroke 2000 mm |
Other special strokes require company confirmation. No numerical non-standard threshold is printed on this large-bore page.
Connection and Upstream Options
| Complete ordering code |
Separately installed upstream filter/regulator |
| GAFR50020SG |
two female G3/4 ports; PC bowl, 108 cc; round gauge in bar/MPa |
| GAFR600C20SG |
two female G3/4 ports; Metal bowl, 205 cc; round gauge in bar/MPa |
Select separate male G3/4 fittings for both cylinder working ports, with tube OD/ID, flow capacity, seal and clearance matched to the installation. PT, G and NPT are not interchangeable. The M36×2.0 rod thread is not an air port. G joints require the correct face seal and mating surface.
The filter/regulators below are separate upstream options, not cylinder-port fittings or an included kit. Connect their IN/OUT ports with correctly matched male fittings. Do not fit a smaller male connector directly into a larger port; any adapter must match both thread sizes, standards and genders without restricting required flow.
These complete ordering examples use compressed air, a 40 µm element, differential-pressure/manual drain, included bracket and round gauge, standard regulation and no reverse-flow valve. The 500 series uses a PC bowl; 600C uses a metal bowl. Other configurations require their own ordering codes.
Maximum inlet pressure 1 MPa; proof pressure 1.5 MPa is not operating pressure. Adjustment range 0.15–0.9 MPa; temperature −5–70 °C, non-freezing. Observe flow/pressure loss, IN/OUT direction, condensate drainage, bowl environment and every downstream component limit. These are not vacuum regulators.
Size the valve, tubing and both endpoint connections for the required load, stroke, speed and pressure loss. Do not use a smaller-bore selection table as a guaranteed large-cylinder speed rating. Meter-out controls must match the actual port and circuit; valve-exhaust silencers must match that valve’s exhaust ports. Do not place silencers or plugs on either active cylinder port.
Tube OD and ID must match the specified fittings; inch tubing is not interchangeable with nominal metric tubing. A 16 × 11 mm tube requires separately specified 16 mm endpoint fittings and controls. Select the complete connection path before ordering; the upstream unit alone does not specify a full pneumatic circuit.
