Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS12X40SAF
The AirTAC Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS12X40SAF is a genuine HLS slide-table cylinder, 12 mm bore: a double-acting dual-rod air cylinder integrated with a cross-roller guide so the table travels straight with high rigidity and low deflection. It delivers about 85 N of push at 0.5 MPa. A floating joint spares the rod from side torque; the magnet is fitted as standard.
- TypeSlide-table, double acting
- Guidecross-roller guide
- Bore12 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa85 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 0.7 MPa (22 - 100 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- CushionBumper (+ shock-absorber option)
- Magnet / sensorStandard; CMSH/DMSH/EMSH
- ThreadPT
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS12X40SAF
The AirTAC HLS12X40SAF is a dual-rod, double-acting slide table cylinder that integrates an air cylinder with a cross-roller linear guide so the moving table travels in a precise straight line. The cross-roller bearing set delivers high rigidity, low deflection, and excellent load capacity compared with ball-bearing guides. A 12 mm bore with a 40 mm stroke provides moderate thrust, and the dual-rod design doubles that thrust versus a single-rod unit. A floating joint protects the rods from side torque. The AF adjuster code means an adjustable rubber stopper is fitted on the retraction side only, while the extension side uses the standard bumper cushion.
This is a genuine AirTAC part with a standard sintered NdFeB magnet fitted for position sensing. Compatible sensor switches include AirTAC CMSH, DMSH, and EMSH series, which seat into the magnetic-switch slots on the cylinder body. Typical materials include an aluminium-alloy body and table, carbon-steel and stainless rods, NBR seals, a TPU bumper, and the sintered NdFeB magnet. We confirm exact thrust, dimensions, and allowable load-moment values from the AirTAC datasheet or the on-page spec table on request.
Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS12X40SAF Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS12X40SAF |
|---|---|
| Type | Slide-table cylinder, double acting, dual rod |
| Series / guide | HLS (cross-roller guide) |
| Bore | 12 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 85 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 - 0.7 MPa (22 - 100 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.2 MPa (175 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Speed range | 50 - 500 mm/s (meter-out) |
| Cushion | Bumper; shock-absorber / adjustable-stopper options |
| Magnet / sensor | Standard; CMSH, DMSH, EMSH |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC HL slide-table data. Max working pressure is 0.7 MPa. The table rides on an integrated linear guide — do not apply strong impact or large moment. Allowable load and moment are published as tables and curves, and overall dimensions vary per stroke — ask us and we confirm from the datasheet.
How to choose
Choose a larger bore for more thrust; the 12 mm bore on the HLS12X40SAF suits applications needing moderate push force in a compact guided slide. The cross-roller guide (HLS) is preferred when maximum rigidity and precision are required, versus the ball-bearing HLQ for anti-rust dust-proof duty or the low-height HLF. The 40 mm stroke must be within the bore 12 stroke range listed in the catalog table.
This model includes an adjustable rubber stopper on the retraction side only (code AF), letting you fine-tune the home return position while the extension end uses the standard bumper. If you need stoppers at both ends, see the HLS12X40SA variant. Thread is PT (metric tapered) as standard; G or NPT thread options are available on request. Route load, moment, and kinetic-energy sizing to us - these are published as tables and deflection curves in the datasheet.
Applications
Retract-Side Stopper Placement
Guides a pickup head where the retraction position must be precisely tuned with the adjustable rubber stopper on the retract side.
Indexing Transfer Slide
Indexes parts between conveyor stops; the retract-side stopper lets you fine-tune the home return position independently.
Clamp Return Stage
Drives a clamping mechanism where the retract position is set by the adjustable stopper, while the extend end uses the standard bumper.
FAQ
What does the AF adjuster code mean on the HLS12X40SAF?
The AF code means an adjustable rubber stopper is fitted on the retraction (return) side only. The extension side uses the standard bumper cushion. This lets you fine-tune the home position while keeping the extend end basic.
What sensor switches are compatible with the HLS12X40SAF?
A sintered NdFeB magnet is standard on all HLS models. Compatible sensor switches include AirTAC CMSH, DMSH, and EMSH series, which fit into the magnetic-switch slots molded into the cylinder body.