The AirTAC AirTAC SDA12X60S 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 SDA12X60S is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight spatial constraints. It delivers a push force of 56.5 N and a pull force of 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa, making it suitable for light-duty positioning. The short riveted body design significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units, saving valuable machine footprint.
This specific configuration includes a built-in piston magnet (the -S option) for compatibility with AirTAC reed or electronic switches, which mount directly into the grooves around the body. The 12 mm bore features a 6 mm rod, an M5x0.8 port, and a 60 mm stroke. End-of-travel deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC SDA12X60S 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).
Provides the 56.5 N push force needed to eject printed circuit boards from test fixtures without damaging delicate traces, utilizing the 60 mm stroke to clear the testing bay.
Actuates small routing gates in automated diagnostic equipment, where the compact riveted body saves axial space and the built-in magnet confirms gate position via a reed or electronic switch.
Closes lightweight pneumatic sealing jaws on sachet packaging lines, handling the 2.9 kg dynamic load easily while operating within the 30-500 mm/s speed range.
When sizing this 12 mm bore actuator, stepping up to the SDA16 increases your 0.5 MPa push force to 100.5 N for heavier loads, while the SDA12 provides the most compact footprint in the series. For this model, a safe working load is approximately 34 N (about 60% of the 56.5 N figure), allowing a vertical lift of roughly 2.9 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Confirm your ordering essentials: 12 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female rod thread (M3x0.5), and the -S magnet option.
Keep in mind that a standard compact 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 stroke near the end points and does not function as a locking brake. If your application requires static load holding, 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 and 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and supports speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet for use with AirTAC reed or electronic switches. It does not use adjustable air cushions; instead, a fixed NBR bumper absorbs impact at the stroke ends. For high-speed or high-energy cycles, you should add an external shock absorber or reduce the approach speed.
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