Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X120S
The AirTAC SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X120S is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 120mm stroke, PT3/8 air ports and a riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Sensor slots around the body accept magnetic switches for position sensing.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port sizePT3/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM18×1.5 (F) / M26×1.5 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X120S
The AirTAC SDA100X120S is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for heavy-duty automation within a minimal axial footprint. Its riveted body assembly significantly reduces mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units, delivering a massive 3927 N push force at 0.5 MPa alongside a 120 mm stroke.
This model includes a built-in piston magnet (-S) for direct mounting of AirTAC reed or electronic switches along the body grooves. Deceleration at stroke ends relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning high-energy cycles may require external shock absorbers. It utilizes a PT3/8 port and a 32 mm piston rod to handle substantial loads without drifting when air pressure is actively maintained.
Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X120S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X120S |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| Rod end thread | M18×1.5 female / M26×1.5 male (B) |
| 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 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed NBR bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 120 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SDA compact-cylinder datasheet. Confirm against the product label before installation. Port thread: PT (standard). Rod: female thread (blank) / male thread (B).
Theoretical Output Force (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3525 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 801 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X120S
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch position sensing (omit = no magnet). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female-thread rod). |
Thread: PT standard. Related SDA-family variants: SSA (single-acting push), STA (single-acting pull), SDAD (double rod), SDAJ (adjustable stroke), SDAT (duplex), SDAW (duplex-end).
Where the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X120S Is Used
Stamping Press Ejection
Provides the high 3927 N extension force needed to knock heavy stamped metal panels out of progressive dies quickly.
Palletizer Lift Station
Raises 200 kg product layers during end-of-line palletizing, utilizing the 120 mm stroke to index goods upward precisely.
Heavy Carton Sealing
Drives large-format corrugated box flaps closed on high-speed packaging lines where substantial push power is required.
Is the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X120S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this actuator, evaluate your force margins carefully. Stepping down, the SDA80 provides 2513.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa, which may suffice for lighter payloads. The SDA100X120S itself yields 3927 N at 0.5 MPa, scaling to a theoretical maximum of 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this is a double-acting unit, it cannot hold a load if air pressure drops or the valve centers; the piston will drift, and the fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the end of travel rather than locking it. For suspended or vertical loads, integrate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. To order, confirm the 100 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, PT3/8 port, female rod-end thread, and the required magnetic switch option.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Short-body depth vs. a round-body cylinder
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT)
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
- ✓ Side load — avoid on a compact rod
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the short piston rod.
- check Very long strokes are unsuitable for the compact body.
- check Front/rear covers are riveted — do not dismantle.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X120S FAQ
This 100 mm bore model uses a PT3/8 port and generates 3927 N push / 3524.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 5497.8 N push / 4934.8 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push force is 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, a plain double-acting cylinder drifts when pressure is lost or the valve is centered. The fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the piston near stroke end and does not act as a brake. You must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve to hold suspended loads safely.
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