
The AirTAC Airtac SAIJ160 Adjustable Cylinder SAIJ160BX280-30 is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 profile-barrel air cylinder with a Ø160mm bore and 280mm stroke, G3/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. Its standardized mounting interface makes it a drop-in replacement for other ISO 15552 cylinders in automation lines.
The AirTAC SAIJ160X280-30 is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder equipped with a rear stroke adjuster, delivering 10053N of push force at 0.5 MPa. By turning the rear stopper screw, you can fine-tune the effective travel down by up to 30 mm, creating a precise 250-280 mm usable stroke window. This eliminates the need to swap out the entire cylinder when aligning end positions during commissioning or product changeovers.
Built with a SUS304 stainless steel rod for superior corrosion resistance, this 160 mm bore unit operates at speeds of 30-500 mm/s. It features sensor grooves on both sides of the extruded aluminum barrel for flexible switch mounting. The rear adjuster functions strictly as a travel stop to set deceleration and end positions, not as a locking device, meaning live air is required to maintain the rod position.
| Model | Airtac SAIJ160 Adjustable Cylinder SAIJ160BX280-30 |
|---|---|
| Series | SAI ISO 15552 profile cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø160 mm |
| Stroke | 280 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G3/4 |
| Rod thread | M36×2 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 50 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SAI series datasheet and ISO 15552 dimensions. Confirm against the product label before installation. Port options: G (BSPP) / NPT.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 10053 N | 9425 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 14074 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 2050 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| SAI | ISO 15552 profile-barrel cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 160 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×280 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related SAI-family variants: SAID (double rod), SAIJ (adjustable stroke), SAIL (with lock), SAIF (with valve), BSAI (enclasp / clamp-lock), and SAI-S with built-in magnet. Rod material: carbon steel (blank) / SUS420J2 (A) / SUS304 (B); seals: TPU (blank) / Viton H / NBR N.
Dial in the exact 250-280 mm end position for heavy pressing tasks without swapping physical components during tooling changes.
Adjust the rear stopper screw on the fly to accommodate different product sizes on automated packaging lines.
Fine-tune the travel limit during initial equipment setup to perfectly align heavy mechanical linkages.
Select this 160 mm bore cylinder when an application requires substantial thrust, stepping up from a 125 mm bore that provides 6136N push force at 0.5 MPa. The adjustable 250-280 mm travel window is ideal for machinery that requires variable end-stops during setup or format changes, avoiding the rigid fixed stroke of a standard SAI cylinder. To replace an existing ISO 15552 unit, match the 280 mm nominal stroke, PT G3/4 port threads, and the chosen mounting accessory from the SAIJ subset (Basic, FA, LB, TC, FTC, TCM1, TCM2).
Because this model features a 280 mm stroke, ensure adequate external guiding to handle side loads, as the 40 mm diameter SUS304 rod still requires support for long unsupported travels. If the machine needs to hold a load securely without continuous air pressure, integrate an external pilot-operated check valve or select an AirTAC SAIL or BSAI locking cylinder instead of relying on the rear stopper.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, this 160 mm bore cylinder provides 10053N of push force and 9425N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 14074N.
The rear adjuster screw acts as a mechanical stop that allows you to shorten the 280 mm nominal stroke by up to 30 mm, providing a usable travel window of 250-280 mm for precise end-position tuning.
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