Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X15SB
The AirTAC Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X15SB is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 15mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and a riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Sensor slots around the body accept magnetic switches for position sensing.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizePT1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.5 (F) / M18×1.5 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper (both ends)
About the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X15SB
The AirTAC B01-SDA50X15SB is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder. The B01- prefix marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the SDA50X15SB, meaning it is mechanically identical to the base model. It generates 981.7 N of push force and 824.7 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its short, riveted body design significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to round-body cylinders, making it ideal for tight machine footprints.
This specific SKU includes a built-in piston magnet (-S) for position sensing via AirTAC reed or electronic switches mounted in the body grooves. It also features a male-thread piston rod (-B) sized at M18x1.5 for secure load coupling. End-stopping relies on a fixed NBR bumper that decelerates the piston near stroke end; it is not an adjustable air cushion. Operating speed ranges from 30-500 mm/s.
Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X15SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod end thread | M10×1.5 female / M18×1.5 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).
Theoretical Output Force (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 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-SDA50X15SB
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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-SDA50X15SB Is Used
Carton Flap Folding
Provides the 981.7 N push stroke needed to fold heavy corrugated cardboard flaps on high-speed packaging lines without excessive axial depth.
Pallet Diverting
Uses the male M18x1.5 rod end to robustly push pallets onto a secondary conveyor track, handling a 50 kg load with a safe 2:1 margin.
Press Pin Insertion
Delivers steady force to seat dowel pins in machining fixtures, relying on the fixed NBR bumper to absorb the impact at the 15 mm stroke end.
Is the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X15SB the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 50 mm bore, step down to the SDA40 which provides 628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa, or step up to the SDA63 which yields 1558.6 N push at 0.5 MPa. For this model, a safe working load is approximately 589 N (about 60% of the 981.7 N figure at 0.5 MPa), allowing a vertical lift of roughly 50 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. To order, confirm the 50 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, built-in magnet (S), and male M18x1.5 rod thread (B). Note that a plain compact cylinder drifts when air is lost or a valve is centered; if your application must hold a load without live pressure, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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-SDA50X15SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 981.7 N and the pull force is 824.7 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 1374.4 N and pull is 1154.5 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 200 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 indicates an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the SDA50X15SB, mechanically identical to the standard model. The S means it has a built-in magnet for AirTAC reed or electronic switches. The B means the 20 mm piston rod has a male M18x1.5 thread instead of the default female thread.
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