The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X10SB 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 SDA16X10SB 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, operating within a speed range of 30-500 mm/s. The riveted body design drastically reduces mounting depth compared to round-body alternatives, making it highly effective for dense machinery layouts.
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 standard female M3x0.5 thread, providing a robust mechanical coupling for your load. End-stops rely on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X10SB 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).
Drives short 10 mm vertical movements on a printed circuit board assembly line, utilizing the male M5 rod end to securely mount specialized vacuum grippers for component placement.
Actuates small sealing jaws on a vertical form-fill-seal machine, where the 100.5 N push force at 0.5 MPa provides adequate pressure to close lightweight polymer film pouches.
Toggles a micro-dispensing valve in automated chemical analysis equipment, benefiting from the extremely short axial footprint to fit within crowded laboratory enclosures.
When sizing this 16 mm bore unit, evaluate your force requirements carefully. Stepping down to the SDA12 reduces the push output to 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA20 increases it to 157.1 N. Based on the 100.5 N push rating at 0.5 MPa, a safe working load is approximately 60 N, which equates to a vertical lift capacity of about 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Keep in mind that a standard compact cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or a valve is centered, as the fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the stroke end rather than locking the piston. To maintain position, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required.
For ordering, confirm this exact configuration: 16 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, M5x0.8 air port, built-in magnet (S), and male M5x0.8 rod thread (B).
Quick checklist
This double-acting 16 mm bore cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push force is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and supports speeds from 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 energy cycles, you should add an external shock absorber. Furthermore, it does not hold its load if air pressure drops; the piston will drift, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is needed for secure position holding.
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