Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X20SBF
The AirTAC Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X20SBF is a genuine HLS slide-table cylinder, 8 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 38 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
- Bore8 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa38 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 0.7 MPa (29 - 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 HLS8X20SBF
The AirTAC HLS8X20SBF is a dual-rod double-acting slide-table cylinder with an integrated cross-roller linear guide. At bore 8 and stroke 20 mm, the cross-roller guide provides high precision and rigidity with low deflection, and the dual rod doubles thrust for a small package. A floating joint spares the rods from side torque, with a shock absorber on the retraction side to cushion the return stroke.
This is a genuine AirTAC part with a standard magnet for position sensing using CMSH, DMSH or EMSH switches in the body slots. We confirm thrust, dimensions and load-moment values from the manufacturer datasheet or on-page table on request.
Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X20SBF Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X20SBF |
|---|---|
| Type | Slide-table cylinder, double acting, dual rod |
| Series / guide | HLS (cross-roller guide) |
| Bore | 8 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 38 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 - 0.7 MPa (29 - 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
Bore 8 gives light thrust for small-part tasks; step up to a larger bore for more push. The HLS cross-roller guide is the top pick when precision, rigidity and low deflection are critical versus HLQ ball-bearing or HLF low-height types. Stroke 20 mm sits within the bore-8 range. This model places a shock absorber on the retraction side only; choose B for both ends or BS for the extension side if needed. Thread is PT; G or NPT available on request. We confirm load, moment and deflection from published tables and curves.
Applications
Pick-and-Place Head
Mounts a small gripper for precise component placement on PCB assembly stations where cross-roller rigidity keeps repeatability tight.
Small-Parts Transfer
Shifts lightweight workpieces between conveyor lanes with guided straight-line motion and retraction-side shock-absorber cushioning.
Gripper Traverse
Moves a small gripper in and out along a precision cross-roller path with retraction-side shock absorption for gentle return.
FAQ
What does BF mean in the model code HLS8X20SBF?
BF places a shock absorber on the retraction side only, cushioning the return stroke. The extension side has a standard bumper. Choose B for both ends or BS for extension-side-only if your application needs different cushioning.
How do I confirm load and moment capacity for this slide table?
Allowable load, moment and deflection are published as tables and curves in the AirTAC datasheet. Contact us with your application details and we confirm the values from the manufacturer data.