
The AirTAC Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD50X5 is a genuine double-acting profile-type standard air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 5mm 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 SAUD50X5 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder. Because a rod exits both ends, the push and pull force is identical at 825 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The extruded hard-anodized aluminum barrel makes it shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. It features a 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and adjustable 21 mm air cushions at both ends.
This twin-rod geometry provides rigid anti-rotation guidance and lets you drive two tools at once. Based on the 825 N output, the safe working load is about 495 N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of roughly 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. A high-temperature Viton H seal option extends operation to 150 C. Note this SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG or DMSG sensors.
| Model | Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD50X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | SAU profile-type cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 5 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M16×1.5 |
| 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, 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 | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 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. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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 small stamping heads simultaneously with equal 825 N force, ensuring balanced impact without rotational twist.
Shifts lightweight parts across a short 5 mm gap using both rod ends for rigid, non-rotating lateral placement.
Ejects finished components from tight machinery cells where the short profile body saves valuable axial space.
Choose this 50 mm bore when you need equal 825 N force in both directions over a short 5 mm stroke. Sizing down, the 40 mm bore yields 528 N both ways; sizing up, the 63 mm bore provides 1402 N. A double rod is the right call for anti-twist guidance or carrying twin tooling. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA flange, and LB foot styles, matching the AirTAC SC series. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, magnetic switches will not function. For any stroke over 300 mm, use external guide rails to prevent side-load wear.
Quick checklist
The force is equal both ways due to the double-rod design. It delivers 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and 1484 N at 0.9 MPa. The 1/4" port and 21 mm cushions are standard for this 50 mm bore.
No. The air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end; they do not lock the load. If pressure is lost, the piston will drift. For vertical load holding, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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