
The AirTAC Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA25X40 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 40mm 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.
The AirTAC B01-SDA25X40 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder. The leading B01- prefix marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the base SDA25X40, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard line with a 25 mm bore and 40 mm stroke. It provides a push force of 245.4 N and a pull force of 206.2 N at 0.5 MPa.
Its short riveted body significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to round-body alternatives, saving valuable machine footprint. The bore is hard-anodized, and deceleration at stroke ends relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. This specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot host magnetic switches without upgrading to the -S option.
| Model | Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA25X40 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 40 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M5×0.8 female / M8×1.25 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 120 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).
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 245 N | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 344 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 50 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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).
Actuates the cutting head feed on an inline PCB depaneling machine, utilizing the 40 mm stroke and 245.4 N push force to cleanly route individual boards without excessive axial footprint.
Folds minor flaps on a continuous motion carton erector, where the compact riveted body fits within tight side frames and the fixed NBR bumper absorbs the rapid end-stop impact.
Drives a short diverter arm on a package routing conveyor, offering reliable 12.5 kg vertical lift capacity with a 2:1 margin for lightweight product redirection tasks.
This 25 mm bore generates 245.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, yielding a safe working load of roughly 147 N (about 60 percent of capacity) and a vertical lift capability near 12.5 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. If you need less force, the SDA20 provides 157.1 N; stepping up to the SDA32 gives 402.1 N. Keep in mind that a plain compact cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, as the fixed bumper only decelerates near the end of travel rather than locking the load. For position holding, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required. When ordering, confirm the 40 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female rod-end thread, and no magnet.
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This 25 mm bore cylinder provides a push force of 245.4 N and a pull force of 206.2 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 343.6 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
The B01- prefix indicates an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the standard SDA25X40, sharing the exact same physical specifications. It does not have an adjustable air cushion; instead, it uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston. For high-speed applications, you should add an external shock absorber or slow the approach speed.
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