The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X60 Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 60mm 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 SDA16X60 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight axial spaces. It delivers 100.5 N of push force and 86.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating via an M5x0.8 port. The short riveted body merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod to drastically reduce mounting depth compared to round-body units.
This 16 mm bore unit features a hard-anodized inner wall and a two-way piston seal for reliable service. It relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke end, meaning it is not an adjustable air cushion. Because this specific SKU lacks the S option, it has no piston magnet and cannot accept magnetic switches.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X60 Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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. |
| ×60 | 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).
Provides 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa to secure small printed circuit boards within routing machines, utilizing the 60 mm stroke to clear the work area during tool changes.
Drives a 60 mm motion path to fold minor flaps on small packaging lines, where the compact riveted body saves valuable axial mounting depth on the side rail.
Moves a volumetric dispensing head over reagent trays in analytical instruments, offering a safe working load of roughly 60 N without consuming excessive frame length.
When sizing this actuator, 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. For this 16 mm bore, the safe working load is approximately 60 N (about 60% of the 100.5 N figure), allowing a vertical lift of roughly 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost or a valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end and acts as neither a lock nor a brake. To hold a load securely, utilize an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. Confirm ordering essentials: 16 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female M3x0.5 rod thread, and no magnet.
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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, with a theoretical maximum push of 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The maximum standard stroke for this bore is 60 mm.
It uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke end, which is not an adjustable air cushion. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks the S option, so it has no piston magnet and cannot be used with reed or electronic switches.
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