The AirTAC SDA16X15H 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 SDA16X15H 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. This specific H-variant utilizes a fluororubber (FKM) seal, providing enhanced thermal stability and oil resistance compared to the standard NBR configuration.
The unit features a hard-anodized 16 mm bore and a 6 mm piston rod. Its riveted body assembly minimizes overall length, making it highly effective for reducing machine footprint. End-of-travel deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. Because this SKU lacks the S option, it has no piston magnet and cannot support position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X15H 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).
Uses the 15 mm stroke to push singulated circuit boards out of a routing fixture, where the FKM seals withstand heat from nearby soldering operations.
Folds cardboard carton flaps on a high-speed packaging line, leveraging the short 16 mm bore body to fit within narrow conveyor side frames.
Drives a precision metering valve for adhesive application, benefiting from the 100.5 N extend force to consistently punctate viscous fluids.
When sizing this 16 mm bore actuator, consider stepping down to the SDA12, which provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, or moving up to the SDA20, which yields 157.1 N at the same pressure. To order, confirm the 16 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female M3x0.5 rod thread, and the FKM seal option. Note that a standard cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost; if your application requires strict load holding, you must integrate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This double-acting 16 mm bore cylinder provides a push force of 100.5 N and a pull force of 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 140.7 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet (lacking the S option), so it cannot support reed or electronic switches. Additionally, end-stop deceleration is managed by a fixed NBR bumper, not an adjustable air cushion; for high-energy cycles, slow the approach or use an external shock absorber.
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