Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL20X40SBF
The AirTAC Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL20X40SBF is a genuine HLS slide-table cylinder, 20 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 236 N of push at 0.5 MPa. This is the symmetrical version. A floating joint spares the rod from side torque; the magnet is fitted as standard.
- TypeSlide-table, double acting
- Guidecross-roller guide
- Bore20 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa236 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 0.7 MPa (22 - 100 psi)
- Port size1/8"
- 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 HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL20X40SBF
The HLSL20X40SBF is a symmetrical cross-roller slide table cylinder: an AirTAC double-acting dual-rod cylinder with an integrated cross-roller guide, so the table travels straight under load with high rigidity and low deflection. The symmetrical body gives you mounting faces on both sides for flexible fixturing, the dual rods double the push for this bore, and the floating joint spares the rods from side torque so your workpiece is not loaded off-axis. The 20 mm bore with 40 mm stroke and the BF code mean shock absorbers are fitted on the retraction side, over and above the standard bumpers.
This is a genuine AirTAC part with the magnet fitted as standard, so reed or solid-state switches in the CMSH, DMSH and EMSH families read position directly from the magnetic-switch slots on the body. Exact thrust, dimensions and allowable load and moment figures for this bore and stroke are in the datasheet or the on-page specification table, and we confirm them for your application on request.
Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL20X40SBF Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL20X40SBF |
|---|---|
| Type | Slide-table cylinder, double acting, dual rod |
| Series / guide | HLSL (cross-roller guide) |
| Bore | 20 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 236 N |
| Port size | 1/8" (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
Bore 20 delivers higher thrust than the 6, 8, 12 and 16 mm bores in this series at the same pressure, so it suits heavier small-part payloads; step up only if your fixture needs more push, since a bigger bore costs air and space. Choose the HLSL cross-roller family when precision, rigidity and low deflection matter most; pick HLQ if you need an anti-rust, dust-proof ball-bearing guide, HLH for a miniature precision guide, or HLF where a reduced body height is required. The BF code on this model gives shock absorbers on the retraction side; choose blank for basic, A for adjustable rubber stoppers, B for absorbers both ends, or BS/AS for the extension side. The thread is PT; G and NPT options exist if your piping needs them. Load, moment and deflection sizing is confirmed from the published tables and curves - send us your application and we size it with you.
Applications
Assembly stage positioning
The cross-roller guide holds the symmetrical table straight through the 40 mm stroke, so a screwdriving or press-fit head lands on target cycle after cycle, with the BF shock absorbers settling the return motion smoothly.
Pick-and-place with gripper
A compact gripper mounts on either face of the symmetrical table; the dual-rod design resists off-center part loads, and the floating joint keeps side torque off the rods when the part is picked from an offset nest.
Small-parts transfer between stations
Low-deflection cross-roller travel moves small components between fixtures on a rotary or linear indexing table, with position feedback from CMSH, DMSH or EMSH switches reading the standard magnet.
FAQ
What does the BF in HLSL20X40SBF mean, and can I order this cylinder without it?
BF decodes as shock absorbers on the retraction side. Alternatives for bore 20 in the HLSL series are blank for the basic version, A for adjustable rubber stoppers both ends, B for shock absorbers both ends, and AS or BS for the extension side. The S after the stroke is not optional - the magnet is fitted as standard on this whole series.
What pressure and speed limits apply to this slide table?
Bore 20 operates at 0.15 to 0.7 MPa (22 to 100 psi); 0.7 MPa is the maximum working pressure, with 1.2 MPa (175 psi) proof pressure. Control speed with a meter-out circuit within the 50 to 500 mm/s range. For permissible loads and moments on the table, use the published datasheet tables and curves - we confirm them for your part and stroke on request.