
The AirTAC Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD40X300 is a genuine double-acting profile-type standard air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 300mm 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 SAUD40X300 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder. A 16mm 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 thrust and pull at 0.5 MPa, ensuring equal force both ways. The unit is shorter than an equivalent ISO 15552 model and uses a 1/4 inch port with M12x1.25 rod threads.
Because the rear rod protrudes, you can mount a sensor cam directly behind the piston, although this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a switch. The 528 N output at 0.5 MPa translates to a safe working load of roughly 317 N, or a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. A 21mm adjustable air cushion decelerates the piston at both ends, but an external rod lock is required to hold a load securely without live air.
| Model | Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD40X300 |
|---|---|
| Series | SAU profile-type cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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. |
| ×300 | 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 synchronized gripping jaws from opposite rod ends to shuttle parts horizontally between stations without rotation.
Raises and lowers a 27 kg vertical payload using the equal push and pull forces, ensuring smooth descent without drift bias.
Uses the extended rear rod to physically trip a mechanical limit switch, ejecting finished parts from a machining fixture.
When sizing this 40mm bore unit, note the equal 528 N force at 0.5 MPa. If you need less power, step down to the 32mm bore (345 N); if your application requires more, step up to the 50mm bore (1154 N at 0.7 MPa, or 825 N at 0.5 MPa). Choose this double-rod configuration when you need anti-rotation guidance, twin tooling on one axis, or a back rod to trip an external switch. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA flange, and LB foot styles, matching the AirTAC SC series. Because this model has a 300mm stroke, you must use external guide rails to prevent rod bending and absorb side loads. Finally, this SKU has no magnet (-S), so it cannot accept CMSG or DMSG sensors.
Quick checklist
The force is equal both ways because the 16mm rod exits both ends. It generates 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. The 1/4 inch port supplies air to both chambers equally.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet (-S). You cannot use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches on it. You would need the SAUD40X300-S variant for internal magnetic sensing, though you can still use the rear rod to trip an external mechanical switch.
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