The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X10SH 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 SDA16X10SH is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for minimal axial footprint machinery. A riveted assembly integrating the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod drastically reduces overall length compared to round-body units. Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it handles a safe working load of roughly 60 N and can vertically lift approximately 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
This specific configuration includes an -S piston magnet for direct mounting of AirTAC reed or electronic switches along the body grooves, plus an -H fluororubber (FKM) seal variant for enhanced thermal and oil resistance. The 6 mm rod utilizes a female M3x0.5 end thread, while end-of-travel deceleration relies strictly on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X10SH 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).
Uses the 10 mm stroke to push singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture, where the short body depth prevents collision with adjacent routing spindles.
Taps the 100.5 N extend force to open a precision needle valve for chemical dosing, leveraging the FKM seals to resist aggressive solvent vapors.
Employs the integrated magnet with a solid-state switch to confirm gate position, rapidly diverting small electronic chips down a 16 mm bore actuated lane.
When sizing this unit, evaluate your force needs in both directions: stepping down to the SDA12 provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the SDA20 yields 157.1 N. This 16 mm bore operates on an M5x0.8 port, offers a 10 mm stroke within its 60 mm standard maximum, and ships with the FKM seal and magnet specified. Remember that a standard compact cylinder cannot hold a load if air pressure drops or the valve centers; the piston will drift, and the fixed rubber bumper only decelerates near the stroke end. For absolute position holding, incorporate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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, push is 140.7 N and pull is 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 speed of 30-500 mm/s.
No, it uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to absorb shock. It is not an adjustable air cushion, nor does it function as a locking brake. For high kinetic energy loads, you should add an external shock absorber or reduce the approach speed.
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