Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X10
The AirTAC Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X10 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 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-SDA16X10
The AirTAC B01-SDA16X10 is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder. The leading B01- prefix designates this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the standard SDA16X10, meaning it is mechanically identical to the base model but grouped for specific customer builds. It delivers a push force of 100.5 N and a pull force of 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa.
The short riveted body significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to round-body cylinders, making it ideal for tight machine footprints. It features a hard-anodized 16 mm bore, an M5x0.8 port, and a 6 mm piston rod. This specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot support magnetic sensing. End-stopping is handled by a fixed NBR bumper, which decelerates the piston near stroke end but is not an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 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-SDA16X10
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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).
Where the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X10 Is Used
PCB Edge Guide Adjustment
Provides 10 mm of precise lateral pushing on a conveyor edge guide to align printed circuit boards during pick-and-place assembly without taking up excessive frame width.
Small Carton Flap Tucking
Cycles quickly at 30-500 mm/s to tuck minor flaps on small pharmaceutical cartons before the sealing station, fitting neatly between narrow machine guard rails.
Lab Sampler Diversion
Actuates a 10 mm stroke to deflect a fluid sample tube into a secondary testing vial rack, offering reliable actuation in compact laboratory diagnostic equipment.
Is the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X10 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, step down to the SDA12 for 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the SDA20 for 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa. The computed safe working load for this model is approximately 60 N (about 60% of the 100.5 N figure), with a vertical lift capacity of roughly 5.1 kg using a 2:1 safety margin. To order, confirm the 16 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female M3x0.5 rod thread, and the absence of a magnet. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the piston will drift, and an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for position holding.
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-SDA16X10 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 100.5 N and the pull force is 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 140.7 N and the pull force is 121 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
The B01- prefix simply marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) line of the standard SDA16X10; mechanically, every spec matches the base cylinder exactly. It does not have an adjustable air cushion. Instead, it uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke. For high-speed or high-energy cycles, you should add an external shock absorber or slow the approach speed.
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