The 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.
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. 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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