Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA12X5
The AirTAC Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA12X5 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 5mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Sensor slots around the body accept magnetic switches for position sensing.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5 (F) / M5×0.8 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper (both ends)
About the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA12X5
The AirTAC B01-SDA12X5 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder. The leading B01- prefix marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the base SDA12X5, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model but grouped for specific customer builds. It delivers a 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, making it suitable for light-duty positioning.
This unit features a 6 mm piston rod and an M5x0.8 port. The short riveted body saves valuable axial mounting depth where a round-body cylinder will not fit. End stopping relies on a fixed NBR bumper which decelerates the stroke end, rather than an adjustable air cushion. This specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot directly host magnetic switches.
Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA12X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA12X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 5 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M3×0.5 female / M5×0.8 male (B) |
| 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 | Fixed NBR bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 50 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SDA compact-cylinder datasheet. Confirm against the product label before installation. Port thread: PT (standard). Rod: female thread (blank) / male thread (B).
Theoretical Output Force (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA12X5
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch position sensing (omit = no magnet). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female-thread rod). |
Thread: PT standard. Related SDA-family variants: SSA (single-acting push), STA (single-acting pull), SDAD (double rod), SDAJ (adjustable stroke), SDAT (duplex), SDAW (duplex-end).
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Is the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA12X5 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 12 mm bore actuator, stepping up to the SDA16 increases your 0.5 MPa push force to 100.5 N. As the smallest bore in the series, there is no smaller standard SDA option downward. Based on the 56.5 N push figure, the safe working load is approximately 34 N (about 60 percent of capacity), allowing a vertical lift of roughly 2.9 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. To confirm your ordering essentials for this model: specify the 12 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female rod thread, and no magnet. Note that a plain compact cylinder drifts when air is lost or the valve is centered, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required to hold a load securely.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Short-body depth vs. a round-body cylinder
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT)
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
- ✓ Side load — avoid on a compact rod
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 on the short piston rod.
- check Very long strokes are unsuitable for the compact body.
- check Front/rear covers are riveted — do not dismantle.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA12X5 FAQ
This 12 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides a push force of 56.5 N and a pull force of 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push is 79.2 N and the pull is 59.4 N. The theoretical maximum push is 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
The B01- prefix simply denotes an application-dedicated (customer-specified) line of the standard SDA12X5, with no mechanical changes to the bore, stroke, or seals. Regarding end-of-stroke damping, it uses a fixed NBR bumper to decelerate the piston, not an adjustable air cushion. For high-speed operations, you should add an external shock absorber or slow the approach speed.
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