Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X35
The AirTAC Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X35 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 35mm 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
- Stroke35 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 SDA16X35
The AirTAC SDA16X35 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight machinery layouts. It generates 100.5 N of push force and 86.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. By utilizing a riveted assembly that merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod, the overall axial length is drastically reduced compared to round-body units. This space-saving footprint is ideal when mounting depth is restricted.
This specific SKU features a 6 mm piston rod, an M5x0.8 air port, and a female M3x0.5 rod-end thread for straightforward load coupling. Because it lacks the -S option, there is no piston magnet, meaning magnetic position sensing is not supported on this unit. End-stroke deceleration is handled strictly by a fixed NBR bumper, which is not an adjustable air cushion, so external shock absorbers should be added for high-energy cycles.
Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X35 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X35 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 SDA16X35
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×35 | 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 SDA16X35 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Routing
Provides the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa required to hold a circuit board panel securely against a routing fixture during the milling separation process.
Blister Pack Sealing
Drives the 35 mm stroke to close a small heated platen onto blister card stock, utilizing the short riveted body to fit within narrow packaging machine frames.
Lab Dispenser Actuation
Extends a 6 mm rod to depress a pneumatic fluid dispenser valve, taking advantage of the 30-500 mm/s speed range for precise reagent metering.
Is the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA16X35 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore actuator, evaluate your force margins carefully. Stepping down to the SDA12 reduces the output to 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the SDA20 increases it to 157.1 N. For the SDA16X35, a safe working load is approximately 60 N (about 60% of the 100.5 N figure), allowing a vertical lift of roughly 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Keep in mind that a standard compact cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates the stroke end and does not function as a locking brake. If your application must hold a load without live pressure, incorporate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. To order, confirm the 16 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female 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 SDA16X35 FAQ
This 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push and 121 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum push of 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa, the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa, and the operating speed spans 30-500 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet option, so it cannot trigger AirTAC reed or electronic switches. If position feedback is required, you must select the SDA16X35S variant. Additionally, end-of-stroke deceleration relies solely on a fixed NBR bumper, which is not a field-adjustable air cushion.
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