
The AirTAC Airtac SAIJ160 Adjustable Cylinder SAIJ160BX290-20 is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 profile-barrel air cylinder with a Ø160mm bore and 290mm 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 SAIJ160X290-20 is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring a rear-mounted stroke adjuster. It delivers a robust 18095N pull force at 0.9 MPa and provides a usable travel window of 270 to 290 mm, letting you dial back the nominal 290 mm stroke by up to 20 mm during machine setup. The extruded aluminum barrel includes sensor grooves on both sides for flexible switch mounting.
This model uses a SUS304 stainless steel rod for superior corrosion resistance and is fitted with PT tapered ports. The rear adjuster acts purely as a mechanical stop to fine-tune the end position without adding external stops, while the integrated air cushions manage deceleration. It is not a locking device and will not hold a load without live air pressure.
| Model | Airtac SAIJ160 Adjustable Cylinder SAIJ160BX290-20 |
|---|---|
| Series | SAI ISO 15552 profile cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø160 mm |
| Stroke | 290 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. |
| ×290 | 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 retract distance within the 270-290 mm window during machine commissioning without swapping cylinders or adding external shims.
Quickly adjust the stroke by up to 20 mm to accommodate new part dimensions on a packaging or handling line.
Move heavy fixtures using the 18095N pull force while relying on the built-in air cushions to decelerate the load smoothly at the travel end.
Choose this 160 mm bore actuator when you need higher thrust than a 125 mm cylinder (which provides 11045N at 0.9 MPa) but want to avoid the massive 3204 kgf capacity of the 200 mm bore. The adjustable stroke is ideal for product changeovers or commissioning tweaks where a fixed-stroke SAI cylinder would require shimming or swapping. For load-holding requirements without continuous air pressure, consider the SAIL or BSAI series instead.
Because the 290 mm stroke is relatively long, the 40 mm rod should be guided externally to prevent side-load damage. This configuration includes PT tapered ports, a SUS304 stainless steel rod, and no magnet. It supports a reduced mounting set of Basic, FA, LB, TC, FTC, TCM1, and TCM2, omitting FB, CA, CB, and CR options. Operating speed is 30-500 mm/s.
Quick checklist
At 0.9 MPa, this 160 mm bore cylinder provides a push force of 18095N and a pull force of 9425N. The maximum thrust is 2050 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The rear adjuster screw allows you to shorten the effective travel from the 290 mm nominal stroke down to 270 mm. It functions as a mechanical stop for fine-tuning end positions and is not a lock, meaning the cylinder will not hold the load without live air pressure.
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