Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL20X40SBS
The AirTAC Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL20X40SBS 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 HLSL20X40SBS
The HLSL20X40SBS is the symmetrical cross-roller slide table in AirTAC's HL line: a double-acting dual-rod cylinder with an integrated cross-roller guide that keeps the table moving straight with high rigidity and minimal deflection. The symmetrical housing presents mounting faces on both sides, the floating joint protects the rods from side torque, and the dual rods give this 20 mm bore a stronger push than the smaller bores in the family. The BS code means shock absorbers are fitted on the extension side of the 40 mm stroke, in addition to the standard bumpers.
You are ordering a genuine AirTAC part. The magnet is fitted as standard across this series, so CMSH, DMSH and EMSH sensor switches mount in the body slots for end-of-stroke and mid-stroke detection. Verified thrust, dimensions and load and moment ratings for this exact bore and stroke sit in the datasheet and the on-page specification table - we confirm any of them on request.
Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL20X40SBS Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL20X40SBS |
|---|---|
| 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
This 20 mm bore gives higher thrust than the 6 to 16 mm options in the series at equal pressure, making it the right pick for payloads a small bore would struggle to accelerate; a larger bore is only needed for genuinely heavy tooling. HLSL is the choice when precision and low deflection lead your requirements, HLQ when the environment calls for an anti-rust, dust-proof ball-bearing guide, HLH for miniature precision travel, and HLF when height is tight. For cushioning, BS places shock absorbers on the extension side - pick BF for the retraction side, B for both ends, A for adjustable rubber stoppers, or blank for basic. The port thread here is PT, with G and NPT variants available. Route your load and moment sizing to us; the published values live in tables and deflection curves, not guesses.
Applications
Gripper traverse over a feeder
The table carries a gripper across the 40 mm stroke to pick parts from a vibratory or step feeder; BS shock absorbers cushion the extend motion so the part is not jolted at the pick point.
Stopper and eject position
Mounted beside a conveyor lane, the symmetrical table acts as a retractable stopper or ejector, with the cross-roller guide resisting the side forces of parts arriving off-line and the magnet feeding a CMSH or DMSH switch.
Test and inspection station
A sensor or camera mounts on either face of the symmetrical table for repeatable in-out inspection moves; the low-deflection cross-roller guide keeps the tooling plane parallel to the part through the full 40 mm stroke.
FAQ
How do I choose between the BS and BF shock-absorber versions of the HLSL20X40?
BS fits the shock absorbers on the extension side, BF on the retraction side. Match them to the direction that arrives hardest at end of stroke in your cycle - a fast extend that snaps a part into a nest wants BS, a fast retract wants BF. If you need both ends damped, order the B version; bore 20 accepts all adjuster options, unlike bore 6 where B-type codes are not offered.
How fast can I run this slide table, and what medium does it need?
Speed is set between 50 and 500 mm/s, best controlled with a meter-out circuit. The medium is clean air filtered to 40 um, at 0.15 to 0.7 MPa (22 to 100 psi) for this bore, with an ambient range of -20 to 70 C. Keep the applied load and moment within the published datasheet tables and curves; we check your numbers with you on request.