The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X10S 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 SDA16X10S is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight axial spaces. It generates 100.5 N of push force and 86.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Because the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod are joined into a short riveted body, it saves substantial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units.
This specific model includes a built-in piston magnet (-S) for direct mounting of AirTAC reed or electronic switches along the body grooves. Deceleration at stroke ends relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning external shock absorbers should be added for high-energy cycles. The 6 mm piston rod features a standard M3x0.5 female thread, and the M5x0.8 port ensures reliable pneumatic flow.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X10S 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).
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When sizing this 16 mm bore unit, consider stepping down to the SDA12 if your load requires less than 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, or moving up to the SDA20 if you need 157.1 N. For this SDA16X10S, the computed safe working load is approximately 60 N (about 60% of its 100.5 N capacity), yielding a vertical lift capability of roughly 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. To finalize your order, confirm the 10 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female M3x0.5 rod thread, and the required -S magnet. Note that a standard cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost; use a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock if the application demands strict position holding.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, this 16 mm bore cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 140.7 N and pull to 121 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 the speed range is 30-500 mm/s.
It uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston, which is not an adjustable air cushion. For high-speed applications, you should add external shock absorbers or slow the approach. Additionally, it does not hold its load when air is lost or the valve is centered; an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for secure position holding.
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