Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X40SBF
The AirTAC Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X40SBF 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 HLS8X40SBF
The HLS8X40SBF is an AirTAC cross-roller guided slide-table cylinder with a bore of 8 mm and a 40 mm stroke. The integrated cross-roller guide keeps the moving table traveling straight with high rigidity and low deflection, while the dual-rod double-acting design doubles thrust and a floating joint protects the rods from side torque. A shock absorber on the retraction side cushions end-of-stroke impact.
This is a genuine AirTAC part with a standard magnet fitted for position sensing via CMSH, DMSH or EMSH switches mounted in the body slots. Contact us to confirm thrust, dimensions and allowable load/moment from the datasheet or on-page table.
Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X40SBF Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X40SBF |
|---|---|
| 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 suits light to moderate thrust needs; step up the bore for more push. The HLS cross-roller guide is the choice for highest precision and rigidity versus the HLQ ball-bearing or HLH/HLF variants. Stroke 40 mm sits within the bore-8 stroke table. The BF adjuster adds a shock absorber on the retraction side; ports are PT thread (M5x0.8). We confirm load/moment sizing from the published Wmax/Emax tables and deflection curves on request.
Applications
Pick-and-Place Traverse
Cross-roller rigidity holds a small suction gripper on a precise pick-and-place head over a 40 mm stroke.
Small-Parts Transfer
Dual-rod thrust pushes light components station to station on a transfer line with low table deflection.
Assembly Stage Stop
Bumper-with-shock-absorber retraction stop positions a part cleanly at an assembly station end stop.
FAQ
What does the BF adjuster code mean on HLS8X40SBF?
B = shock absorber and F = retraction side, so the cylinder uses a shock absorber to cushion the retraction end of stroke; the extension side uses a standard bumper.
What is the maximum operating pressure for bore 8?
Maximum working pressure is 0.7 MPa. The operating range for bore 8 is 0.2-0.7 MPa (29-100 psi). Use meter-out speed control to keep travel between 50 and 500 mm/s.