
The AirTAC Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD40X70 is a genuine double-acting profile-type standard air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 70mm 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 SAUD40X70 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder. A 16 mm rod exits both ends of the hard-anodized aluminum barrel, meaning both faces use the rod-side area. This yields equal push and pull force of 528 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The extruded profile body is notably shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore.
Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet suffix, it cannot take a magnetic switch. The 1/4" port drives the piston at 30-800 mm/s. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 317 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
| Model | Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD40X70 |
|---|---|
| Series | SAU profile-type cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 70 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. |
| ×70 | 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 opposing pickers simultaneously from one piston, keeping cycle times synchronized without adding a second valve.
The dual rods prevent twisting during vertical elevation of light chucks, ensuring the payload remains perfectly aligned.
Uses the extended back rod to mechanically trigger a limit switch at mid-stroke for older relay-logic machinery.
Choose this 40 mm bore when you need identical force in both directions. If you need less power, the 32 mm bore delivers 345 N both ways; for more thrust, the 50 mm bore provides 825 N. A double rod is the right call for anti-rotation guidance, driving twin tooling, or mounting a cam on the back end. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA flange, and LB foot, matching the AirTAC SC series. At a 70 mm stroke, side loads are minimal, but always guide the load externally on longer strokes. Note this non-magnetic version cannot host sensors.
Quick checklist
The force is equal both ways because of the double-rod design. It outputs 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. The 1/4" port feeds the 16 mm rods.
No, the air cushions only decelerate the piston near the stroke ends; they do not lock the load. For vertical load holding on air loss, you must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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