
The AirTAC Airtac SAIJ160 Adjustable Cylinder SAIJ160BX550-30S is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 profile-barrel air cylinder with a Ø160mm bore and 550mm 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 SAIJ160X550-30-S is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder equipped with a rear stroke adjuster, enabling a usable travel window of 520 to 550 mm. Delivering a substantial 18095 N pull force at 0.9 MPa, this 160 mm bore unit handles heavy-duty positioning. It features a SUS304 stainless steel piston rod for superior corrosion resistance and includes a magnet for solid-state DMSE or reed CMSE sensor integration.
Unlike a fixed-stroke SAI, the external rear stopper allows you to fine-tune the retract end-position at commissioning without adding external stops. The PT tapered ports and integrated variable air cushions manage deceleration, but remember the adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock; for load-holding without live air, consider an SAIL or BSAI series.
| Model | Airtac SAIJ160 Adjustable Cylinder SAIJ160BX550-30S |
|---|---|
| Series | SAI ISO 15552 profile cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø160 mm |
| Stroke | 550 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. |
| ×550 | 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 520-550 mm retract distance during machine setup to accommodate varying material thicknesses without physical hardware changes.
Adjust the end-stop on the fly for different package sizes on a heavy-duty packaging line, utilizing the 30 mm trim range.
Move substantial jigs with 18095 N of pull force at 0.9 MPa, relying on the rear screw to set the final precise resting position.
Choose this 160 mm bore when your application requires high force, as it provides 9425 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, stepping down to a 100 mm bore yields 3681 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The adjustable stroke is selected for machine changeover flexibility, allowing up to 30 mm of end-trim without swapping cylinders. Since the 550 mm stroke is long, the 40 mm rod diameter requires an external guide to prevent excessive side-load damage.
For a true ISO 15552 dimensional replacement, match the 160 mm bore, 550 mm stroke, 30 mm adjustment, PT ports, and the -S magnet. Mounting options are limited to Basic, FA, LB, TC, FTC, TCM1, and TCM2, omitting the FB, CA, CB, and CR brackets found on some other series.
Quick checklist
At 0.9 MPa operating pressure, this 160 mm bore cylinder generates 18095 N of pull force and 28274 N of push force. At 0.5 MPa, it provides 9425 N pull and 10053 N push.
The rear adjuster screw acts as a mechanical stop that lets you shorten the effective stroke from 550 mm down to 520 mm. It is a travel-limiting stop for end-position tuning, not a lock, and it will not hold the load without continuous air pressure.
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