
The AirTAC Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X90S is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 90mm 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 SDA100X90S is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver substantial thrust within a minimal axial footprint. It generates 3927 N of push force and 3524.9 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, making it suitable for heavy-duty positioning tasks. The unit features a hard-anodized bore and a two-way piston seal to ensure operational longevity.
This model incorporates a built-in piston magnet (-S) compatible with AirTAC reed or electronic switches, fitting neatly into the body sensor grooves for precise end-position detection. A fixed NBR bumper at each end absorbs end-stop impact; because this is not an adjustable air cushion, operators should slow the approach or utilize external shock absorbers for high-energy loads. The 32 mm rod and PT3/8 porting are set by the 100 mm bore, ensuring robust fluid delivery for its 90 mm stroke.
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA100X90S |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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. |
| ×90 | 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 dense plastic parts from injection molding machinery, utilizing the compact riveted body to fit tight mold platen areas.
Positions thick metal blanks under hydraulic presses, where the 32 mm rod withstands side-load risks and the 90 mm stroke feeds material accurately into the die.
Drives vertical lifting pins in automated pallet handling systems, lifting roughly 200 kg loads with a 2:1 safety margin while the magnetic sensor tracks position.
Selecting this 100 mm bore provides a safe working load of roughly 2356 N (about 60% of the 3927 N push force at 0.5 MPa), translating to a vertical lift capacity of approximately 200.2 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. If your application requires less force, stepping down to the SDA80 yields 2513.3 N at 0.5 MPa; as the largest standard size, there is no larger SDA bore option. Remember that a plain compact cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered—the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is necessary to hold a load securely.
When requesting a quote, confirm the essentials: 100 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, PT3/8 port, female M18x1.5 rod-end thread (or male M26x1.5 if specified), and the -S magnet option for sensor integration.
Quick checklist
This double-acting cylinder generates 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 runs at speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
No, it uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, which is not a field-adjustable air cushion. Additionally, it does not function as a lock or brake; if air is lost, the piston drifts. For load holding, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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