The AirTAC AirTAC SDA100X5B Compact Cylinder | 100mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 5mm 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 SDA100X5B is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for heavy-duty automation within a minimal axial footprint. Utilizing a short riveted body assembly, it drastically reduces mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units while delivering a robust 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. This specific configuration includes a 5 mm stroke and a male M26x1.5 threaded piston rod for secure, direct load coupling.
Designed for demanding cycles, the hard-anodized 100 mm bore operates at pressures up to 1.0 MPa with PT3/8 air ports. End-of-travel deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, meaning external shock absorbers should be specified for high-energy impacts. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot host magnetic position sensors.
| Model | AirTAC SDA100X5B Compact Cylinder | 100mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 5 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| Rod end thread | M18×1.5 female / M26×1.5 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 | 3927 N | 3525 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 801 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. |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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).
Provides a brief 5 mm knockout stroke to eject heavy sheet metal blanks from progressive stamping dies, utilizing the 3927 N push force to overcome die friction.
Acts as a compact core-pull mechanism on large plastic injection molding machines, saving valuable machine footprint while handling high resistance forces.
Secures large cast iron engine blocks during CNC machining operations, using the male M26x1.5 rod for rigid, high-force workholding without axial overrun.
Selecting this 100 mm bore model provides a theoretical maximum push capacity of 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with a computed safe working load around 2356 N (roughly 60% of the 0.5 MPa rating) and a vertical lift capability of about 200.2 kg using a 2:1 safety margin. If your application requires less force, stepping down to the SDA80 yields 2513.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa; as the largest standard size, there is no larger SDA bore. When ordering, confirm the 5 mm stroke, PT3/8 porting, and the male M26x1.5 rod thread. Note that a plain actuator will drift and cannot hold a load if air pressure drops, so incorporate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if position holding is critical.
Quick checklist
This double-acting cylinder generates 3927 N push and 3524.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 5497.8 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push is 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and supports a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
No, it relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, which is not an adjustable air cushion. Additionally, because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support reed or electronic switches. The -B suffix indicates it features a male M26x1.5 piston rod end.
Genuine AirTAC parts produced by AirTAC factory.
Covers non-human-caused product damage.
Standard models usually ship in 3-4 days.
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours.