
The AirTAC Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X20B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 20mm 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.
The AirTAC B01-SDA50X20B is a double-acting compact cylinder engineered for space-constrained pneumatics. The B01- prefix denotes an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the SDA50X20B, meaning it is mechanically identical to the base model. It delivers a robust 981.7 N push force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a hard-anodized bore and a two-way piston seal for reliable operation.
This specific SKU features a male-thread piston rod (M18x1.5) for secure load coupling and uses a PT1/4 port. The riveted body design drastically reduces axial mounting depth compared to round-body cylinders. End-stopping relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, and because this unit lacks the -S magnet, it cannot host magnetic switches.
| Model | Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X20B |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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).
| 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.
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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).
Fits within tight mold platens to eject 50 kg plastic parts, leveraging the 20mm stroke and male M18x1.5 rod for secure tooling attachment.
Drives short-acting folder arms on high-speed packaging lines where the compact riveted body saves valuable axial footprint.
Actuates routing gates for heavy pallets, utilizing the 981.7 N push force to positively redirect loads without slipping.
When sizing this unit, evaluate your force margins carefully. Stepping down to the SDA40 yields 628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA63 provides 1558.6 N. For the 50mm bore, a safe working load is roughly 589 N (about 60% of the 981.7 N capacity), translating to a vertical lift of approximately 50 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates the stroke end and does not function as a lock or brake. To hold a load securely without live pressure, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. Confirm your ordering essentials: 50mm bore, 20mm stroke, PT1/4 port, no magnet, and the male M18x1.5 rod thread.
Quick checklist
This double-acting cylinder generates a push force of 981.7 N and a pull force of 824.7 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 1374.4 N. The theoretical maximum push is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
The B01- prefix indicates an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the SDA50X20B, sharing identical physical specs. It does not have an adjustable air cushion; instead, it uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke. For high-energy cycles, add an external shock absorber. Additionally, this unit has no piston magnet, so it cannot accept reed or electronic switches.
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