
The AirTAC Airtac SAU Standard Air Cylinder SAU100X270S is a genuine double-acting profile-type standard air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 270mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. Its hard-anodized aluminum-profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore, and it shares SC-series mounting accessories.
The AirTAC SAU100X270S is a double-acting profile-type cylinder engineered to be physically shorter than a same-bore ISO 15552 unit, granting a major spatial advantage in tight machine layouts. It features a 100 mm bore, a 270 mm stroke, and a robust Ø25 mm hard-chrome plated carbon steel rod with an M20x1.5 thread. Operating at 0.15-1.0 MPa, it moves at 30-800 mm/s through a 1/2" air port, generating 3927 N of push force and 3681 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa.
For practical sizing, plan for a safe working load of roughly 2356 N, which accounts for seal friction at 0.5 MPa rather than relying on the absolute maximum. This translates to lifting about 200 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The extruded aluminum barrel incorporates a built-in sensor groove, and because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it directly supports CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed and electronic switches. If your environment exceeds the standard -20 to +70 C range, you can specify the Viton H high-temperature seal option to handle up to 150 C.
| Model | Airtac SAU Standard Air Cylinder SAU100X270S |
|---|---|
| Series | SAU profile-type cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 270 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/2" |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| 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, 29 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SAU series datasheet. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (blank) / G (BSPP). A high-temperature seal (0-150 °C) is available.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 801 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| SAU | Profile-type standard cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×270 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related SAU-family variants: SAUD (double rod), SAUJ (adjustable stroke), SAUF (with built-in solenoid valve), and SAU-S with built-in magnet. Seals: TPU (blank) / Viton H / NBR N. Sensor switches: CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
Drives a 150 kg upper die set in an automotive parts stamping line, utilizing the 3927 N push force at 0.5 MPa to form steel brackets reliably.
Lifts and feeds empty wooden pallets into an automated packaging conveyor, where the compact profile length prevents interference with the guard framing.
Pushes heavy molded plastic components out of a large tool, using the integrated -S magnet and DMSG sensor to confirm full ejection before the robot arm extracts the part.
When sizing this unit, compare it against its neighbors: stepping down to an 80 mm bore lowers the 0.5 MPa push force to 2513 N, while moving up is not an option as 100 mm is the largest available SAU bore. Because this 270 mm stroke is approaching the longer end of the spectrum, ensure your mounting arrangement prevents rod bending by guiding the load externally to avoid excessive side-load stress. The adjustable 29 mm air cushions at both ends help decelerate the piston smoothly, but remember they are not a locking mechanism; if air pressure drops or the valve centers, the load will drift, requiring an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for secure holding. Mounting is straightforward using AirTAC SC-series accessories, including LB foot brackets, FA/FB flanges, and CA/CB clevises.
Quick checklist
This 100 mm bore model uses a 1/2" air port and an M20x1.5 rod thread. The force output is 3927 N push and 3681 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 5497 N push at 0.7 MPa, 7068 N push at 0.9 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, it is not dimensionally interchangeable with ISO 15552 standards. The SAU is a compact profile cylinder, so you must use AirTAC SC-series mounting accessories like LB foot brackets, FA/FB flanges, or CA/CB clevises for proper installation.
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