
The AirTAC Airtac SAU Standard Air Cylinder SAU40X425 is a genuine double-acting profile-type standard air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 425mm stroke, 1/4" 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 SAU40X425 is a double-acting profile-type cylinder delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Its extruded aluminum barrel makes it shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore, saving valuable machine space. It features a 1/4" port, a 16 mm rod, and 21 mm adjustable air cushions at both ends for smooth deceleration.
For practical sizing, plan for a safe working load of about 377 N at 0.5 MPa, accounting for seal friction. Vertically, it lifts roughly 32 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. For high-heat environments up to 150 C, specify the Viton H seal option.
| Model | Airtac SAU Standard Air Cylinder SAU40X425 |
|---|---|
| Series | SAU profile-type cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 425 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| 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, 21 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1200 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 | 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.
| SAU | Profile-type standard cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×425 | 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.
Pushes cartons between conveyor lanes using the 425 mm reach and 377 N safe working load.
Raises a lightweight 30 kg access panel in a logistics hub, fitting neatly into tight clearances.
Clears molded parts from a press bed, relying on the 21 mm cushions to absorb end-of-stroke impact.
When sizing, the adjacent 32 mm bore yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the larger 50 mm bore provides 982 N. Because this 425 mm stroke creates a long lever arm, use an external guide to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear under side loads. Mounting uses AirTAC SC-series accessories like LB foot or FA flange. Remember that exhausting air causes the piston to drift; the cushion only decelerates travel and does not lock the load, so add a pilot-operated check valve for vertical holding.
Quick checklist
This 40 mm bore cylinder has a 1/4" port and M12x1.25 rod thread. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 879 N push at 0.7 MPa, 1130 N push at 0.9 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
It is not dimensionally interchangeable with ISO 15552 brackets; use AirTAC SC-series mounts like CA or CB clevis instead. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG magnetic sensors.
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