The AirTAC AirTAC SDA12X60SB 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 SDA12X60SB is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight machinery footprints. Utilizing a riveted body assembly, it drastically reduces axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units. At 12mm bore, 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 or a 2.9 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 safety margin.
This specific configuration includes a built-in piston magnet (-S) for direct mounting of AirTAC reed or electronic switches along the body grooves. It also features a male M5x0.8 threaded piston rod (-B) instead of the default female M3x0.5, providing a robust mechanical coupling for your load. The unit relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, and operates via an M5x0.8 port at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s.
| Model | AirTAC SDA12X60SB 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).
Ideal for small-footprint electronics assembly machines, providing a precise 60mm ejection stroke for delicate printed circuit board routing operations.
Drives a 60mm travel cycle on micro-fluidic testing rigs, where the male M5x0.8 rod end securely mounts a custom valve bracket for chemical dosing.
Fits within narrow packaging machine frames to fold lightweight carton flaps, utilizing the 56.5 N push force to crease thin cardboard cleanly.
When sizing this 12mm bore actuator, evaluate your force requirements carefully. If you need less push, there is no smaller standard SDA bore, so you would rely on pressure regulation. If your application demands more power, stepping up to the SDA16 increases the 0.5 MPa push force to 100.5 N. Keep in mind that a plain compact cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the piston will drift. For vertical or suspended loads, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. To order, confirm the 12mm bore, 60mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, the required -S magnet, and the -B male rod thread.
Quick checklist
The SDA12X60SB generates 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 and pull is 59.4 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 12 kgf at 1.0 MPa, which is the maximum operating pressure.
It uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston near the stroke limits; this is not an adjustable air cushion. Additionally, the cylinder does not inherently hold a load if air is lost, as the bumper is not a brake. For suspended loads, you must use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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