Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X30
The AirTAC SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X30 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 30mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Sensor slots around the body accept magnetic switches for position sensing.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5 (F) / M5×0.8 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X30
The AirTAC SDA12X30 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight spaces. It generates 56.5 N of push force and 42.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its short riveted body drastically reduces axial mounting depth compared to round-body alternatives, making it ideal for dense machinery layouts.
This 12mm bore unit features a 6mm piston rod and an M5x0.8 port. It relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke end, which is not an adjustable air cushion. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S option, it has no piston magnet and cannot accept magnetic switches.
Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X30 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M3×0.5 female / M5×0.8 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 50 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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 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 SDA12X30
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 SDA12X30 Is Used
Lab Dispense Head
Acts as a precise actuation probe for fluid dispensing in analytical instruments, saving valuable footprint with its ultra-short riveted body.
Carton Flap Tucking
Drives small mechanical fingers to tuck end flaps on light packaging machines, benefiting from the 2.9 kg vertical lift capacity.
Is the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X30 the Right Cylinder?
For sizing context, stepping up to the SDA16 provides 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa if you need more power, while this 12mm bore is the smallest available in the series. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end and does not act as a lock. To hold a load securely, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. When ordering, confirm the 12mm bore, 30mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female M3x0.5 rod thread, and no magnet.
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 SDA12X30 FAQ
This double-acting cylinder delivers 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 79.2 N push and 59.4 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum push of 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S option, meaning it lacks a piston magnet and cannot be used with reed or electronic switches. You would need to order the SDA12X30S variant to enable magnetic sensing.
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