The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X45SB Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 45mm 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 SDA16X45SB is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight machinery footprints. Its riveted assembly merges the barrel, rear cover, and piston to drastically reduce axial mounting depth compared to round-body units. Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it handles a safe working load of roughly 60 N or a 5.1 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 safety margin.
This specific configuration includes a built-in piston magnet (S) for tracking position via an AirTAC reed or electronic switch, plus a male M5x0.8 piston rod thread (B) for secure load coupling. The 16 mm bore utilizes an M5x0.8 air port. End-stopping relies on a fixed NBR bumper that decelerates the piston, meaning it is not an adjustable air cushion or a locking brake.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X45SB Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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. |
| ×45 | 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 45 mm stroke and 100.5 N push force to eject singulated circuit boards from a routing fixture without damaging delicate surface-mount components.
Applies precise 16 mm bore clamping pressure to hold thin polymer films flat against a heated sealing platen in medical packaging equipment.
Drives a 5.1 kg valve carriage vertically to meter exact fluid volumes, relying on the male M5x0.8 rod thread for a rigid mechanical coupling.
When sizing this 16 mm bore actuator, evaluate your force requirements carefully. Stepping down to the SDA12 provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to the SDA20 yields 157.1 N, letting you shift either direction based on your exact payload. For this 45 mm stroke, the compact body is highly effective without requiring excessive space.
Remember that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, as the fixed rubber bumper only decelerates near the stroke end and does not function as a brake. If your mechanism must hold a vertical load without live pressure, incorporate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. To order, confirm the 16 mm bore, 45 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, S magnet, and B male-thread rod end.
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This 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push force is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.15-1.0 MPa at speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
It uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston, which is not a field-adjustable air cushion; for high energy cycles you should add an external shock absorber. The built-in S magnet allows position detection using an AirTAC reed or electronic switch mounted in the body grooves.
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