
The AirTAC Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA40X5B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 5mm stroke, PT1/8 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-SDA40X5B is a double-acting compact cylinder engineered for extremely short linear motion. The B01- prefix designates an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the standard SDA40X5B, meaning it is mechanically identical to the base model but grouped for specific industrial builds. It delivers a push force of 628.3 N and a pull force of 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa.
This unit features a male M14x1.5 piston rod thread for robust load coupling, paired with a 16 mm rod diameter. The riveted body design drastically reduces axial mounting depth compared to round-body cylinders, making it ideal for tight machine footprints. It relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, and because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot host magnetic switches.
| Model | Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA40X5B |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 5 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M8×1.25 female / M14×1.5 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 | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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. |
|---|---|
| 40 | 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).
Ideal for stamping press ejectors where a 5 mm travel quickly clears a 32 kg metal blank from a die using 628.3 N of extend force.
Provides high holding force in minimal axial space on circuit board routing machines, utilizing the male M14x1.5 rod to secure delicate fixtures.
Actuates a short diverter gate on a high-speed packaging line, where the compact riveted body fits within tight conveyor frame clearances.
When sizing this actuator, consider stepping down to the SDA32 bore if your load requires less force, as it provides 402.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Conversely, if your application demands more power, the SDA50 bore offers 981.7 N at 0.5 MPa. This B01-SDA40X5B configuration provides a safe working load of roughly 377 N (about 60% of its 628.3 N capacity at 0.5 MPa), translating to a vertical lift capability of approximately 32 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
Confirm your ordering essentials: a 40 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, PT1/8 port, and a male M14x1.5 rod thread (denoted by the B suffix). Note that a plain compact cylinder like this does not hold its position if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the piston will drift, and the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end. For load holding without live pressure, you must integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This double-acting cylinder provides a push force of 628.3 N and a pull force of 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 879.6 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at a speed of 30-500 mm/s.
The B01- prefix simply marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the SDA40X5B; mechanically, it is identical to the standard model. 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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