
The AirTAC Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X15SB is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 15mm 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.
The AirTAC SDA100X15SB is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for heavy-duty tasks within confined axial footprints. Utilizing a riveted assembly that merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod, it achieves an exceptionally short overall length compared to conventional round-body units. At 100 mm bore, it generates 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, scaling to a theoretical maximum of 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
This specific configuration includes a built-in piston magnet (-S) for direct mounting of AirTAC reed or electronic switches along the body grooves, and a male M26x1.5 threaded piston rod (-B) for secure load coupling. End-of-travel energy is managed solely by a fixed NBR bumper, which decelerates the piston but is not an adjustable air cushion. Operating speeds span 30-500 mm/s, and the hard-anodized bore ensures long service life.
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X15SB |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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).
| 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.
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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).
Provides robust 3927 N push force to eject heavy formed metal panels from progressive stamping dies where short 15 mm stroke depth is critical.
Acts as a compact mold-breaker on large plastic injection machinery, using the male M26x1.5 rod end to separate stubborn molded components from the core.
Indexes loaded pallets vertically in high-mass conveyor systems, relying on the 100 mm bore's 801 kgf maximum capacity to lift and lower goods securely.
Selecting this 100 mm bore model provides massive thrust in a thin package, yielding a safe working load of roughly 2356 N (about 60% of the 3927 N push at 0.5 MPa) and a vertical lift capacity of approximately 200.2 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. If your application requires less force, the SDA80 offers 2513.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa and a smaller footprint; as the largest standard bore in the series, stepping up beyond 100 mm would require a different cylinder family. When ordering, confirm the 15 mm stroke, PT3/8 port, male M26x1.5 rod thread, and the integrated magnet. Keep in mind that a plain compact cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered—the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end and does not function as a locking brake, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the load must be held.
Quick checklist
This 100 mm bore double-acting cylinder delivers 3927 N push and 3524.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 5497.8 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push force is 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and supports speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
No, the SDA100X15SB uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston, which is not an adjustable air cushion. For high-speed or high-energy loads, you should add an external shock absorber or slow down the approach speed. Additionally, this model includes the -S magnet for reed or electronic switches and the -B male M26x1.5 rod thread.
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