The AirTAC AirTAC SDA12X60 Compact Cylinder | 12mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 60mm 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.
The AirTAC SDA12X60 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight spaces. It generates 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a short riveted body that minimizes axial footprint where round-body units fail. The 12 mm bore features a hard-anodized inner wall and a 6 mm piston rod.
This specific 60 mm stroke is a non-standard made-to-order length for the 12 mm bore. It relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, which is not an adjustable air cushion. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support magnetic reed or electronic switches.
| Model | AirTAC SDA12X60 Compact Cylinder | 12mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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).
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 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. |
|---|---|
| 12 | 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).
Drives small suction nozzles to lift delicate electronic chips during circuit board assembly, utilizing the 56.5 N push force within confined machine envelopes.
Actuates micro-valves for precise chemical fluid routing in automated diagnostic equipment where axial mounting depth is strictly limited.
Pushes lightweight plastic moldings out of tight tooling cavities, relying on the 60 mm stroke to clear the mold base before the next cycle.
This 12 mm bore provides a safe working load of roughly 34 N (about 60% of its 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa), making it ideal for vertical lifts up to 2.9 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. If you need slightly more force, the adjacent SDA16 bore outputs 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa. As the smallest available SDA size, there is no smaller bore to step down to.
When ordering, confirm the 12 mm bore, 60 mm non-standard stroke, M5x0.8 port, and female M3x0.5 rod-end thread. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end and does not lock the load. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if position holding is required.
Quick checklist
The 12 mm bore double-acting single rod generates 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 79.2 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push is 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and speed ranges from 30-500 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet, so it cannot trigger AirTAC reed or electronic switches. You would need the -S option code for sensing capabilities. Additionally, end-stop deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
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