The AirTAC SDA16X15B Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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 SDA16X15B is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight axial spaces, delivering a push force of 100.5 N and a pull force of 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted assembly minimizes overall length compared to conventional round-body units, making it highly effective for shrinking machine footprints. The hard-anodized bore and two-way piston seal ensure reliable service within the 0.15-1.0 MPa operating range.
This specific SKU features a male M5x0.8 threaded piston rod for straightforward load coupling, replacing the default female M3x0.5 thread. End-stop deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning operators should reduce approach speed or utilize external shock absorbers for high-energy loads. Note that this configuration lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot directly host AirTAC reed or electronic switches.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X15B Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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. |
| ×15 | 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).
Deploys the male M5x0.8 rod to push lightweight cardboard flaps on a packaging line, utilizing the 15 mm stroke to conserve conveyor width.
Ejects vials from a testing carousel with 100.5 N of extend force, where the short riveted body prevents interference with adjacent analytical equipment.
When sizing this 16 mm bore actuator, evaluate your neighbors: stepping down to the SDA12 provides 56.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to the SDA20 yields 157.1 N. Keep in mind that a standard compact cylinder drifts when air pressure drops or the valve centers, as the fixed rubber bumper only decelerates near stroke end rather than locking the position; utilize a pilot-operated check valve if you must hold a load. To order, confirm the 16 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, male M5x0.8 rod thread, and no magnet.
Quick checklist
This 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 140.7 N push and 121 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15-1.0 MPa, handles a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and runs at speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
No, end-of-stroke deceleration relies solely on fixed NBR bumpers, which are not field-adjustable; add external shock absorbers for high-speed impacts. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot support AirTAC reed or electronic switches without changing to an -S variant.
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