The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X35BH Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 35mm 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 SDA16X35BH is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight machinery footprints. Its short riveted body significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to round-body alternatives, while the hard-anodized 16 mm bore generates 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. This specific SKU includes a male M5x0.8 threaded piston rod for direct load coupling and utilizes fluororubber (FKM) seals for enhanced thermal and oil resistance.
End-of-travel deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper at each end, which is not an adjustable air cushion. Because this configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support magnetic position sensing. The 6 mm piston rod operates at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s, and buyers should ensure side loads are minimized to prevent premature wear on the compact rod assembly.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X35BH Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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. |
| ×35 | 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).
Pushes filled vials into a testing carousel using a safe 60 N working load, with FKM seals resisting aggressive chemical vapors.
Seats delicate electronic connectors with a 35 mm stroke, utilizing the male M5x0.8 rod end for precise tooling attachment.
Folds carton flaps at high speed where axial depth is restricted, relying on the fixed NBR bumper to absorb the end stop.
When sizing this 16 mm bore, stepping down to the SDA12 yields 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA20 provides 157.1 N. Based on the 100.5 N output at 0.5 MPa, a safe working load is approximately 60 N, translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. To finalize your order, confirm the 16 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, M5x0.8 air port, male M5x0.8 rod thread, and the FKM seal option. Note that a standard cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates the stroke end and does not function as a locking brake. If your application requires position holding without live pressure, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required.
Quick checklist
This 16 mm bore double-acting 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, and a theoretical maximum push of 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet option, so it cannot support reed or electronic switches. The body does feature standard sensor grooves, but you must select the -S variant to enable position sensing capabilities.
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