Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X40SB
The AirTAC Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X40SB is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 40mm 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
- Stroke40 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-SDA50X40SB
The AirTAC B01-SDA50X40SB is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder. The leading B01- prefix marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the base SDA50X40SB, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model but grouped for specific customer builds. Delivering 981.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it utilizes a short riveted body that saves axial mounting depth where a round-body cylinder cannot fit.
This 50 mm bore unit features a built-in piston magnet (-S) for direct mounting of AirTAC reed or electronic switches along the body grooves. It includes a male M18x1.5 piston rod thread (-B) for secure load coupling, a hard-anodized bore, and a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke end. Note that this bumper is not an adjustable air cushion, so high energy cycles may require an external shock absorber.
Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X40SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X40SB |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 40 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-SDA50X40SB
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 50 | 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).
Where the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X40SB Is Used
Package Diverting
Pushes medium-weight cartons off a sorting line using 981.7 N of thrust, fitting into tight transfer station footprints.
Injection Mold Ejection
Ejects formed plastic parts from a mold cavity using the male M18x1.5 rod end, saving axial depth on the press platen.
Palletizing Stops
Acts as a height stopper for incoming pallets on a packaging cell, triggering an AirTAC electronic switch upon contact.
Is the Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA50X40SB the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this unit, 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. Based on the 981.7 N push figure at 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is approximately 589 N (about 60 percent capacity), translating to a vertical lift capability of roughly 50 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. To confirm your ordering essentials for this application-dedicated variant: specify the 50 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, built-in magnet, and male M18x1.5 rod thread. A plain compact cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost or the valve is centered, as the piston drifts and the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end; if your application must hold a load without live pressure, integrate an external rod lock or a 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-SDA50X40SB FAQ
This 50 mm bore cylinder generates 981.7 N push and 824.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 1374.4 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
The B01- prefix simply marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the SDA50X40SB; it shares the exact same physical specs. Instead of an adjustable air cushion, it uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke. For high-speed cycles, add an external shock absorber.
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