The AirTAC AirTAC SDA100X5BH 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 SDA100X5BH is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for heavy-duty tasks within a minimal axial footprint. Its riveted body assembly keeps overall length extremely short, saving valuable mounting depth where a conventional round-body unit would never fit. At 100 mm bore, it generates 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, with an FKM fluororubber seal for enhanced thermal and oil resistance.
This specific configuration features a 5 mm stroke, making it ideal for high-force clamping or pressing. It comes with a male M26x1.5 piston rod thread for robust load coupling. The bore uses a PT3/8 port, and end-stop deceleration is handled strictly by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC SDA100X5BH 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).
Delivers 3927 N of extend force at 0.5 MPa for short-stroke metal forming and stamping presses where axial space is strictly limited.
The 5 mm stroke and FKM seals suit high-temperature mold ejection stations, providing a sudden, powerful 801 kgf peak push without long protrusion.
Applies massive holding pressure against pallet routing fixtures, using the male M26x1.5 rod end to secure heavy industrial jigs firmly.
When sizing this actuator, evaluate your force requirements carefully. Stepping down, the SDA80 provides 2513.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa, which might suffice for lighter duties. Stepping up is not possible as 100 mm is the largest bore in the SDA family, so for loads exceeding the 801 kgf maximum theoretical push at 1.0 MPa, a larger non-compact profile unit would be required. A computed insight for this model reveals a safe working load of roughly 2356 N, representing about 60% of the 3927 N push figure at 0.5 MPa, and a vertical lift capacity of approximately 200.2 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
Keep in mind that a standard compact cylinder cannot hold a load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the piston will drift, and the fixed bumper only decelerates the stroke end without acting as a lock. For suspended or vertical loads, incorporate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. To order, confirm the 100 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, PT3/8 port, male M26x1.5 rod thread, and the FKM seal option.
Quick checklist
This 100 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 3927 N push and 3524.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, it yields 5497.8 N push and 4934.8 N pull. The theoretical maximum push force is 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU lacks the -S option, meaning it has no piston magnet and cannot trigger AirTAC reed or electronic switches. You must physically mount external sensors or select an -S variant for internal magnetic detection.
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