
The AirTAC Airtac SAIJ40 Adjustable Cylinder SAIJ40BX550-40S is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 profile-barrel air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 550mm stroke, G1/4 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 SAIJ40X550-40-S is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring a rear stroke adjuster that allows you to trim the effective travel by up to 40 mm. This yields a usable stroke window of 510 to 550 mm, letting you dial in the exact end position during commissioning without adding external stops. It delivers a robust 879 N of push force at 0.7 MPa and utilizes a PT tapered port.
This unit includes a SUS304 stainless steel rod for corrosion resistance and an integrated magnet (-S) for position sensing. It is compatible with AirTAC CMSE reed and DMSE electronic solid-state switches, which mount directly into the extruded aluminum barrel's dual sensor grooves. The adjustable rear stopper acts only as a travel limiter and does not hold the load without live air pressure.
| Model | Airtac SAIJ40 Adjustable Cylinder SAIJ40BX550-40S |
|---|---|
| Series | SAI ISO 15552 profile cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 550 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 30 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1200 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 | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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. |
|---|---|
| 40 | 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.
Fine-tune the 510-550 mm travel window during product size transitions without swapping out the entire cylinder.
Utilize the -S magnet with DMSE solid-state sensors in the dual barrel grooves for precise retract position feedback.
Apply the 879 N output to push guided carriers, ensuring smooth movement over the 550 mm length without rod deflection.
Choose this 40 mm bore when you need more force than the 32 mm version (which provides 563 N push at 0.7 MPa) but want a more compact footprint than the 50 mm option. The adjustable stroke is ideal for machine setups requiring variable end-stops or frequent product changeovers, providing flexibility that a fixed-stroke SAI cylinder cannot match. For load-holding without continuous air pressure, consider a SAIL or BSAI cylinder instead, as the SAIJ adjuster is a stop, not a lock.
With a 550 mm stroke, the 16 mm rod and M12x1.25 thread provide a sturdy interface, but long unsupported strokes still require an external guide to prevent excessive side-loading. To replace an ISO 15552 cylinder, match the 40 mm bore, 550 mm stroke, 40 mm adjustment, PT port, and -S magnet. Mounting options include Basic, FA, LB, TC, FTC, TCM1, and TCM2.
Quick checklist
At a 0.7 MPa operating pressure, this 40 mm bore cylinder provides 879 N of push force and 528 N of pull force.
The rear adjuster screw lets you shorten the nominal 550 mm stroke by up to 40 mm, creating a 510-550 mm travel window for precise end-position tuning.
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