The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X35H 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 SDA16X35H 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 short riveted body drastically reduces mounting depth compared to round-body units, while the hard-anodized bore ensures durability. This H variant utilizes a fluororubber (FKM) seal for enhanced thermal and oil resistance.
Equipped with a fixed NBR bumper at each end, it decelerates the piston near stroke limits but is not an adjustable air cushion. The Ø6 mm piston rod features an M3x0.5 female thread, and the body accepts an M5x0.8 port. Note that this specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot host reed or electronic switches without upgrading to the -S option.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X35H 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 a router fixture along a 35 mm axis, where the FKM seal resists solder flux oils and the compact body fits between adjacent conveyor lanes.
Closes a small heated platen with 100.5 N of force, benefiting from the high-temperature fluororubber seal in proximity to sealing heaters.
Actuates a precision needle valve for 35 mm strokes, using the short riveted footprint to mount cleanly onto crowded benchtop analytical equipment.
When sizing this 16 mm bore actuator, evaluate your neighbors: the SDA12 offers 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa for lighter duties, whereas the SDA20 steps up to 157.1 N for heavier cycles. This SDA16X35H provides a computed 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. Remember that a standard compact cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only slows the end of travel and acts as neither a lock nor a brake. To hold a load securely, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. Confirm your ordering essentials: 16 mm bore, 35 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female rod thread, and FKM seals.
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, the push force is 140.7 N and the pull force is 121 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet, so it cannot trigger reed or electronic switches. You must select the -S option (e.g., SDA16X35HS) to enable sensor grooves. Additionally, it uses a fixed NBR bumper to decelerate travel ends, which is not a field-adjustable air cushion.
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