
The AirTAC Airtac SAUJ40 Adjustable Stroke Cylinder SAUJ40X260-100 is a genuine double-acting profile-type standard air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 260mm 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 SAUJ40X260-100 is a double-acting, single-rod profile cylinder with an on-site adjustable extend stroke. An external stop screw lets you shorten the 260 mm nominal stroke by up to 100 mm, yielding a usable 160 to 260 mm working range. It features a 1/4" port, an M12x1.25 rod thread, and 21 mm adjustable air cushions at each end. The extruded aluminum profile barrel makes it shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore.
In the 40 mm bore class, this unit delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, reaching 879 N push at 0.7 MPa. A practical computed insight: the safe working load is roughly 377 N, or about 32 kg for vertical lifting with a 2:1 safety margin. Choose this adjustable model over a fixed SAU cylinder when you need to dial in the exact end position without buying multiple units. Note this SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG or DMSG sensors.
| Model | Airtac SAUJ40 Adjustable Stroke Cylinder SAUJ40X260-100 |
|---|---|
| Series | SAU profile-type cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 260 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. |
| ×260 | 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.
Dial in the exact clamping distance on varying material thicknesses using the 100 mm stop screw window without changing the entire actuator.
Trim the extend stroke on-site to route different package sizes on a conveyor line, adapting the reject arm position quickly.
Set precise vertical stops for stacking or lifting platforms where the target height changes between production runs.
When sizing this 40 mm bore actuator, compare it against the 32 mm bore if your load is light, or step up to the 50 mm bore for heavier thrust. At 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm offers 402 N push, the 40 mm provides 628 N push, and the 50 mm yields 982 N push. Select the SAUJ over a standard SAU when your machine build requires field tuning of the extend endpoint. The 100 mm adjust window is ideal for prototyping or accommodating varied part sizes. Mounting options include Basic, FA flange, and LB foot styles, compatible with the AirTAC SC series. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support magnetic sensing. For the 260 mm stroke, ensure adequate side-load guidance to prevent uneven piston wear.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull force. Push force is 879 N at 0.7 MPa, 1130 N at 0.9 MPa, and the theoretical max is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The nominal 260 mm extend stroke can be shortened by up to 100 mm via an external stop screw, giving a 160 to 260 mm usable range.
No. The external stop screw only sets the end position; it is not a load lock. The 21 mm adjustable air cushion merely decelerates the piston near the end of travel. If you need to hold a load vertically on air loss, you must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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