The AirTAC AirTAC SDA12X60B 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 SDA12X60B is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight machinery footprints. It generates 56.5 N of push force and 42.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, yielding a safe working load of roughly 34 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push figure) and a vertical lift capacity of approximately 2.9 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
This specific SKU features a male M5x0.8 threaded piston rod for direct load coupling, overriding the default female M3x0.5 thread. The short riveted body incorporates a hard-anodized 12 mm bore and an integrated fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke end. Because this configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept AirTAC reed or electronic switches.
| Model | AirTAC SDA12X60B 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 delicate test probes against printed circuit boards, utilizing the 56.5 N push force and 60 mm stroke to verify electrical connections without damaging components.
Ejects lightweight plastic parts from machining fixtures, where the compact riveted body minimizes axial mounting depth and the male M5x0.8 rod threads directly into the ejection pin.
Moves precision fluid dispensing valves in laboratory automation, relying on the 30-500 mm/s speed range to apply consistent adhesive or reagent drops.
When sizing this 12 mm bore actuator, consider stepping up to the SDA16, which provides 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa if your application requires more thrust. As the smallest bore in the SDA series, there is no smaller standard option available. This SDA12X60B configuration specifies a 60 mm stroke, an M5x0.8 port, and a male M5x0.8 rod thread.
Keep in mind that a standard double-acting cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the piston will drift. The fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the load near the stroke end and does not function as a locking brake. If your application demands position holding without live pressure, you must integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This 12 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides a push force of 56.5 N and a pull force of 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 79.2 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and functions in environments from -20 to +70 C.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet, so it cannot accept AirTAC reed or electronic switches. You would need to order the -S variant to enable sensor mounting in the body grooves. Additionally, this model uses a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, so external shock absorption is recommended for high-energy loads.
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