The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X30SB Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 30mm 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 SDA16X30SB 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. The riveted body design drastically reduces overall mounting depth compared to round-body alternatives, making it highly effective for shrinking machine footprints where every millimeter matters.
This specific configuration includes a built-in piston magnet (-S) for direct mounting of AirTAC reed or electronic switches along the body grooves, plus a male M5x0.8 threaded rod end (-B) for secure load coupling. The hard-anodized 16mm bore houses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, and the 6mm piston rod operates at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s via M5x0.8 ports.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X30SB Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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. |
| ×30 | 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 30mm stroke to push separated circuit boards off a routing fixture, utilizing the short 16mm bore body to fit within dense electronics assembly machinery.
Extends rapidly to fold cardboard carton flaps at 30-500 mm/s, relying on the 100.5 N push force to cleanly close light retail packaging without crushing the product.
Actuates a routing flap for diagnostic vials on a conveyor, using the male M5x0.8 rod end for a rigid linkage and the built-in magnet to confirm gate position.
When sizing this unit, evaluate your force requirements carefully: stepping down to the SDA12 provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA20 yields 157.1 N. The SDA16X30SB offers a safe working load of roughly 60 N (about 60% of its 100.5 N capacity) and can vertically lift approximately 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Confirm your ordering essentials: 16mm bore, 30mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, male M5x0.8 rod thread, and the integrated sensor magnet.
Keep in mind that a standard compact cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure drops or the valve is centered, as the piston will drift. The fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the motion near the stroke end rather than locking the load. If your application requires absolute position holding without live pressure, you must integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This double-acting 16mm bore cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push and 121 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum push of 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, tolerates -20 to +70 C, and runs at speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
No, it uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to absorb impact energy. This bumper is not field-adjustable and acts only to decelerate the piston near the end of travel, not to lock the load. For high-speed or high-energy cycles, you should slow the approach speed or add an external shock absorber.
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