
The AirTAC Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD40X100S is a genuine double-acting profile-type standard air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 100mm 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 SAUD40X100S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder. A 16 mm rod exits both ends of the hard-anodized extruded aluminum barrel, meaning both faces use the rod-side piston area. This yields exactly 528 N of output force at 0.5 MPa in both directions. The 1/4" port and integrated magnet for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches are standard.
Because the rod protrudes at the back, you can mount a sensor cam or trip a switch externally. This unit is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 317 N (about 60 percent of the 528 N figure), which translates to a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
| Model | Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD40X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | SAU profile-type cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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. |
| ×100 | 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 two parallel pick-and-place heads simultaneously with equal 528 N force, preventing yaw during rapid horizontal transfers.
Lifts 27 kg vertical loads using the dual rods to resist twist, keeping the payload perfectly aligned without external linear bearings.
Uses the back rod extension to physically trip a limit switch or carry a CMSG magnetic sensor for precise end-of-stroke confirmation.
Choose this 40 mm bore when you need 528 N of equal push and pull force at 0.5 MPa. If your project requires less thrust, the 32 mm bore provides 345 N both ways; for heavier loads, the 50 mm bore offers 825 N. A double-rod design is the right call for anti-rotation guidance, driving twin tooling, or mounting a rear sensor cam. Mounting hardware is compatible with AirTAC SC series FA flange and LB foot brackets. The -S suffix means a piston magnet is installed for electronic or reed switches. For this 100 mm stroke, ensure external guides support any side loads.
Quick checklist
The force is equal in both directions because the 16 mm rod exits both ends. It outputs 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa.
No, a plain double-rod cylinder drifts without live air; the 21 mm adjustable cushions only decelerate near stroke end. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for secure load holding.
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