
The AirTAC Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA80X40 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 40mm 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 SDA80X40 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver a robust 2513.3 N push force at 0.5 MPa. Its short riveted assembly merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod to drastically reduce axial mounting depth, making it ideal for heavy machinery where a standard round-body unit would protrude too far. The hard-anodized bore ensures smooth operation across the 30-500 mm/s speed range.
This 80 mm bore model features a 25 mm piston rod and PT3/8 air ports. End-stopping relies on a fixed NBR bumper that decelerates the payload near stroke termination; because it is not an adjustable air cushion, high-energy cycles may require an external shock absorber or a slowed approach. This specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so position sensing is not supported without upgrading to the -S variant for reed or electronic switches.
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA80X40 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 40 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| Rod end thread | M14×1.5 female / M22×1.5 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 | 2513 N | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3519 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 513 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. |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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).
Knocks heavy stamped metal panels out of a 150-ton press bed, utilizing the 2513.3 N extend force to overcome die friction within a tight tooling footprint.
Actuates a heavy diverter gate on a packaging palletizer, where the short 40 mm stroke and compact riveted body minimize interference with passing conveyor traffic.
Secures a secondary core insert inside an injection molding machine, providing the necessary holding rigidity through a 25 mm rod without extending into the mold base.
When sizing this actuator, stepping down to the SDA63 yields 1558.6 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the massive SDA100 provides 3927 N. The SDA80X40 strikes a balance, offering a safe working load of roughly 1508 N (about 60% of its 0.5 MPa capacity) and a vertical lift capability of approximately 128.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Confirm your ordering essentials: 80 mm bore, 40 mm stroke, PT3/8 port, female M14x1.5 rod thread, and no magnet.
Be aware that a standard double-acting cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure drops or the directional valve is centered. The piston will drift, and the fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the load near the stroke end rather than locking it. If your application demands fail-safe load holding, you must integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve into the pneumatic circuit.
Quick checklist
The SDA80X40 generates 2513.3 N of push and 2267.8 N of pull at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 3518.6 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 513 kgf at the 1.0 MPa operating pressure limit.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet. To use AirTAC reed or electronic switches in the body grooves, you must select the -S option code when ordering to add the internal magnet.
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