Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X50SA
The AirTAC Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X50SA 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 HLS8X50SA
A slide-table cylinder integrates an air cylinder with a linear guide so the moving table travels in a straight line. The HLS8X50SA uses a cross-roller guide for high precision, rigidity, and low deflection; its dual-rod double-acting design doubles thrust and a floating joint protects the rods from side torque. Adjustable rubber stoppers cushion both ends of travel.
This is a genuine AirTAC part with a standard magnet for position sensing. Compatible sensor switches are CMSH, DMSH, and EMSH, which seat in the magnetic-switch slots on the body. We confirm exact thrust, dimensions, and allowable load/moment from the AirTAC datasheet or on-page spec table on request.
Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X50SA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac HLS Precision Slide Cylinder HLS8X50SA |
|---|---|
| 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
The 8 mm bore suits light-thrust guided-slide tasks; step up to a larger bore when you need more push. The HLS cross-roller guide offers the highest precision and rigidity in the AirTAC slide-table line - consider HLQ for anti-rust ball-bearing guidance, HLH for miniature roller-ball straightness with three port groups, or HLF for a low-height body. Stroke 50 mm must fall within the bore 8 range in the datasheet. This model carries adjustable rubber stoppers on both ends (code A) and PT thread.
Route allowable load, moment, and kinetic-energy sizing to us. AirTAC publishes Wmax, Emax, and moment values as tables and deflection as curves - we pull the verified numbers for your operating conditions.
Applications
Pick-and-Place Head
Mounts a gripper or vacuum nozzle for precise component placement where the cross-roller guide keeps deflection minimal over the 50 mm stroke.
Small-Parts Transfer
Shifts lightweight workpieces between stations with adjustable rubber stoppers controlling end-of-stroke position on both ends.
Gripper Traverse
Indexes a gripper horizontally between two fixed positions; the dual-rod design delivers stable travel without rod twist.
FAQ
What does the SA adjuster code mean on the HLS8X50SA?
SA indicates adjustable rubber stoppers on both the extension and retraction ends of travel. Other options include AS (extension side only), AF (retraction side only), and B-series shock absorbers (not available on bore 6). The base model with no stopper code has a standard bumper.
What is the maximum working pressure for this cylinder?
Maximum working pressure is 0.7 MPa (100 psi). For the 8 mm bore the operating range is 0.2-0.7 MPa (29-100 psi). Keep meter-out speed control within 50-500 mm/s. We confirm allowable load and moment from the datasheet on request.