Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X15
The AirTAC SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X15 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke15 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 SDA16X15
The AirTAC SDA16X15 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight machinery layouts. It supplies 100.5 N of push force and 86.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating via an M5x0.8 port. The hard-anodized bore and two-way piston seal ensure reliable service within the 30-500 mm/s speed range.
A short riveted assembly joins the barrel, rear cover, piston, and 6 mm rod to minimize axial mounting depth. End stops rely on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning external shock absorbers are recommended for high-energy cycles. This specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot host magnetic switches.
Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 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 SDA16X15
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | 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).
Where the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X15 Is Used
PCB Edge Guiding
Positions delicate printed circuit boards on an SMT line using 100.5 N of force without overwhelming fragile fiberglass substrates.
Lab Reagent Dispensing
Actuates a 15 mm stroke for micro-volume fluid pipetting arrays where a short 6 mm rod and compact body prevent interference with adjacent probes.
Small Part Ejection
Pushes lightweight plastic caps out of an injection mold cavity, relying on the fixed NBR bumper to absorb the end stop within a confined machine cell.
Is the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X15 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, compare its 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa against adjacent options: the SDA12 yields 56.5 N for lighter duties, while the SDA20 provides 157.1 N if you need greater thrust.
Remember that a basic compact cylinder drifts when air pressure drops or the valve centers, as the fixed bumper only decelerates the stroke end without locking the load. To secure this 15 mm stroke unit, specify an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Verify your ordering essentials: 16 mm bore, 15 mm 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 SDA16X15 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it yields 140.7 N push and 121 N pull. The theoretical maximum push is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet. You must select the -S option code to enable sensing with AirTAC reed or electronic switches housed in the body grooves.
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