The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X10BH 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 SDA16X10BH is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight machinery footprints. Its riveted body assembly significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units, yielding a 100.5 N extend force at 0.5 MPa across a 10 mm stroke. This specific SKU includes an FKM fluororubber seal for heightened thermal and oil resistance, alongside a male M5x0.8 threaded piston rod for direct load coupling.
Instead of an adjustable air cushion, the bore relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston near the stroke limits. Because this configuration lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot support position sensing. Furthermore, the end bumper only absorbs impact energy and does not function as a locking mechanism, meaning the rod will drift if air pressure is lost.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X10BH 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).
Handles short 10 mm component ejection strokes in electronics assembly, utilizing the male M5x0.8 rod for precise actuator attachment.
Actuates a sealing jaw in packaging machinery where the FKM seals withstand elevated ambient temperatures near heat sealing bars.
Toggles a dosing valve in analytical instruments, benefiting from the minimal axial length to fit within densely packed enclosures.
When sizing this 16 mm bore, stepping down to the SDA12 provides 56.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA20 increases that output to 157.1 N. Based on the 100.5 N output at 0.5 MPa, a safe working load is approximately 60 N, which translates to a vertical lift capacity of roughly 5.1 kg when applying a 2:1 safety margin. To secure this exact configuration, confirm the 16 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, male M5x0.8 rod thread, FKM seals, and the absence of a sensor magnet. If the application requires the load to remain stationary upon air loss, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve must be installed.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 100.5 N and the pull force is 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 140.7 N. The theoretical maximum push is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa and a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
It uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston, which is not an adjustable air cushion. Because it is a standard double-acting cylinder, it will not hold a load if air pressure drops; the bumper only absorbs impact and does not act as a brake. An external rod lock is required for fail-safe load holding.
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