Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X50
The AirTAC SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X50 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 SDA12X50
The AirTAC SDA12X50 is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight machinery footprints. It delivers 56.5 N of push force and 42.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. A short riveted assembly merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod, drastically reducing overall length compared to round-body alternatives. This specific configuration lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot support magnetic sensing.
Built with a hard-anodized bore and a two-way piston seal, this unit operates at speeds from 30 to 500 mm/s. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. With a 12 mm bore and 50 mm stroke, the M5x0.8 port provides pneumatic supply to the chamber.
Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 SDA12X50
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 SDA12X50 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Ejector
Pushes separated circuit boards off a routing fixture with 56.5 N of force, fitting neatly into dense electronics assembly machinery.
Lab Sample Dispenser
Acts as a 50 mm stroke actuator to press a pipette head into microplates, benefiting from the short axial length to conserve lab bench space.
Small Parts Sorter Gate
Diverts miniature plastic or metal fasteners on a conveyor line, using the fixed NBR bumper to quietly absorb the 30-500 mm/s travel stops.
Is the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA12X50 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 12 mm bore actuator, note that it reaches its maximum standard stroke of 50 mm at this exact length. If your application requires less force, you must step down to a smaller bore, but the SDA12 is the smallest available option in this series. Stepping up to the SDA16 increases your 0.5 MPa push force to 100.5 N. This SKU features a female M3x0.5 rod-end thread and no magnet; selecting the -S option adds a magnet for reed or electronic switches, while the -B option changes the rod end to a male M5x0.8 thread. Keep in mind that a standard compact cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; holding a load vertically requires an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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 SDA12X50 FAQ
This 12 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides a push force of 56.5 N and a pull force of 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 79.2 N and the pull force is 59.4 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and functions in temperatures from -20 to +70 C.
No, this specific SKU lacks the -S code, meaning it has no piston magnet and cannot accept reed or electronic switches. Regarding end-of-stroke damping, it uses a fixed NBR bumper to decelerate the piston, not an adjustable air cushion. For high-energy cycles, you should slow the approach speed or add an external shock absorber.
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