The AirTAC SDA16X10B Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm 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 SDA16X10B is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight spaces, delivering 100.5 N of push force and 86.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted body assembly drastically reduces axial mounting depth compared to round-body units, making it highly effective for dense machinery layouts. The unit operates at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s.
This specific SKU features a male M5x0.8 threaded piston rod end for direct load coupling, paired with a 6 mm rod diameter. It relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, meaning it is not an adjustable air cushion. Because this configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support magnetic position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X10B Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 | 101 N | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 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. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 precise 10 mm lateral nudging on an SMT pick-and-place conveyor using its 100.5 N push force and compact 16 mm body to fit between tight track rails.
Drives a short 10 mm stroke to clamp thin blister packaging films against a heat platen, where the male M5 rod end mounts directly to the sealing head.
Actuates a pinch valve for medical reagent fluids, utilizing the 86.4 N pull force at 0.5 MPa to reliably occlude flexible tubing in a compact diagnostic analyzer.
When sizing this 16 mm bore actuator, consider stepping down to the SDA12 if your application requires less than 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, or moving up to the SDA20 if you need 157.1 N. To order, confirm the 16 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, and the male M5x0.8 rod thread. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost or a valve is centered, as the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end rather than locking the load; utilize an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if position holding is required.
Quick checklist
This double-acting 16 mm bore cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push and 121 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum push of 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15-1.0 MPa, handles pressures up to a 1.5 MPa proof, and runs at 30-500 mm/s.
No, this model uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke end, which is not an adjustable air cushion; for high energy you should add an external shock absorber. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot accept reed or electronic switches without changing to the -S variant.
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