The AirTAC AirTAC SDA100X60 Compact Cylinder | 100mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 60mm 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 SDA100X60 is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for substantial actuation tasks, providing 3927 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It utilizes a robust 32 mm piston rod and PT3/8 air ports to handle high-flow pneumatic demands. Designed with a hard-anodized bore and a two-way piston seal, this unit ensures reliable operation within a 30-500 mm/s speed range.
Its short riveted body significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to traditional round-body units, delivering heavy thrust in a tight machinery footprint. End-of-stroke deceleration is managed by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning high-energy cycles may require an external shock absorber to prevent impact damage. This specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so position sensing is not supported without upgrading to the -S variant.
| Model | AirTAC SDA100X60 Compact Cylinder | 100mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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. |
| ×60 | 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 the heavy 3927 N push force required to eject dense plastic parts from injection molding platens where axial mounting space is severely restricted.
Executes short 60 mm stamping and bending strokes on thick sheet metal assemblies, utilizing the 32 mm rod to withstand high offset stresses during forming.
Drives robust vertical lifting movements in automated end-of-line palletizing cells, moving loads up to 200.2 kg safely with a 2:1 dynamic margin.
When sizing this 100 mm bore model, consider stepping down to the SDA80, which yields 2513.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa for lighter loads, as the SDA100X60 represents the largest available bore in this series. A safe working load is approximately 2356 N (about 60% of the 3927 N figure at 0.5 MPa), translating to a vertical lift capacity of roughly 200.2 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. To finalize your order, confirm the 60 mm stroke, PT3/8 porting, female M18x1.5 rod-end thread, and the absence of a sensor magnet.
Keep in mind 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 bumper only decelerates the rod near the stroke ends rather than locking it. If your application requires strict load holding on air loss, you must integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This 100 mm bore cylinder generates 3927 N push and 3524.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 5497.8 N push and 4934.8 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push force is 801 kgf at the 1.0 MPa operating pressure limit.
No, this specific SKU lacks the internal piston magnet, so it cannot accept reed or electronic switches without specifying the -S option. Additionally, it uses a fixed NBR bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration rather than a field-adjustable air cushion, so external shock absorption is advised for high-speed cycles.
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