Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X5
The AirTAC Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X5 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5 (F) / M5×0.8 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X5
The AirTAC B01-SDA16X5 is a double-acting, single-rod compact air cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 5 mm stroke. The leading "B01-" prefix designates this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the base SDA16X5, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model but grouped for specific customer builds. It delivers 100.5 N of push force and 86.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s.
This unit features a hard-anodized bore and a short riveted body that minimizes axial mounting depth where a round-body cylinder will not fit. Deceleration at stroke ends is handled by a fixed NBR bumper, which is not an adjustable air cushion. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S option, it has no piston magnet and cannot support position sensing.
Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 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 (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-SDA16X5
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | 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).
Where the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X5 Is Used
PCB Ejector Pins
Provides a short 5 mm kick to push printed circuit boards out of an SMT testing fixture without consuming valuable Z-axis height.
Micro-Clamp Actuation
Drives a small holding jaw in electronics assembly machinery, delivering 100.5 N of clamping force at 0.5 MPa within a tight envelope.
Lab Dispenser Valving
Toggles a micro-dispense nozzle for chemical metering, using the compact riveted body to fit densely packed diagnostic equipment.
Is the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA16X5 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this actuator, evaluate your force margins both ways: stepping down to the SDA12 provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA20 yields 157.1 N. Based on the 100.5 N push figure at 0.5 MPa, a safe working load is approximately 60 N (about 60% capacity), translating to a vertical lift of roughly 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Confirm your ordering essentials: 16 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female M3x0.5 rod thread, and no magnet. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates the end of travel and does not act as a lock. To hold a load securely without live pressure, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required.
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-SDA16X5 FAQ
This 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa and a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
The B01- prefix indicates an application-dedicated (customer-specified) line of the base SDA16X5, sharing identical mechanical specifications. This specific SKU lacks the -S option, meaning it has no piston magnet and cannot accept reed or electronic switches. End-of-stroke deceleration is provided by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
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