Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL8X40SB
The AirTAC Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL8X40SB 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. 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
- 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 HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL8X40SB
The HLSL8X40SB is a symmetrical cross-roller slide table cylinder from AirTAC: a double-acting, dual-rod air cylinder with an integrated cross-roller guide that holds the table on a straight, low-deflection path. The 8 mm bore and 40 mm stroke cover compact, light-duty positioning strokes, the dual rods double the thrust for this bore, and the built-in floating joint means the rods take no side torque from the mounted workpiece. The B code adds shock absorbers at both ends of travel for decelerating moving loads.
This is a genuine AirTAC part, listed and orderable through airtacdistr.com for the US market. A position magnet is fitted as standard, so CMSH, DMSH or EMSH sensor switches can be clipped into the magnetic-switch slots on the body. Ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread. The exact thrust, dimensions and load/moment ratings for this model are shown in the on-page specification table, and we are happy to confirm them from the datasheet on request.
Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL8X40SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac HLSL Precision Slide Table Cylinder HLSL8X40SB |
|---|---|
| Type | Slide-table cylinder, double acting, dual rod |
| Series / guide | HLSL (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
Choose the bore for the push you need: bore 8 gives light-to-moderate thrust, and bore 12 to 25 give progressively more push without any Newton-value guesswork. For the guide, the HLSL cross-roller table maximises precision and rigidity; HLQ suits anti-rust, dust-proof ball-bearing duty, HLH gives the best straightness in a miniature roller-ball guide, and HLF suits reduced-height installations. Stroke 40 mm is within the published bore-8 table. The B code here specifies shock absorbers on both ends; rubber-stopper (A-type) and single-side (AS/BS/AF/BF) variants are also available, as are PT, G and NPT threads. Size allowable load and moment from the published tables or ask us.
Applications
Pick-and-place slide
The cross-roller table moves a small suction cup or gripper between two positions over a 40 mm stroke, with both-end shock absorbers settling the load gently.
Gripper traverse
A compact gripper rides the dual-rod table sideways to a secondary station; the symmetrical body lets the cylinder be mounted from whichever side the fixture allows.
Light stopper station
Used as a precision stopper on a light parts feed, the guided table presents a square, stable face to oncoming workpieces at a repeatable position.
FAQ
Why does the HLSL8X40SB have shock absorbers at both ends?
The B adjuster code on HLS/HLQ slide tables specifies shock absorbers on both the extension and retraction sides, decelerating the table at each end of travel - useful when the moving load is carried quickly. Alternatives are A-type rubber stoppers, the single-side AS/BS/AF/BF options, or the basic version with no adjuster code.
Is the position magnet an optional extra?
No. Every cylinder in the HL slide-table line, including the HLSL8X40SB, is magnet-fitted as standard, so magnetic switches such as CMSH, DMSH or EMSH can be added in the body slots at any time. Remember the maximum working pressure is 0.7 MPa and keep meter-out speed within 50-500 mm/s.