The AirTAC SDA16X60B 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 SDA16X60B is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver 100.5 N of push force and 86.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Featuring a 16 mm bore and 60 mm stroke, this unit uses a short riveted body to drastically reduce axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body designs, making it ideal for tight machinery footprints. The hard-anodized bore and two-way piston seal ensure durable, leak-free operation.
This specific SKU includes the B option, meaning it features a male M5x0.8 threaded piston rod for direct load coupling. It operates at speeds between 30-500 mm/s and relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston. Note that this configuration lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot support magnetic position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X60B 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).
Pushes separated circuit boards off a routing fixture with a 60 mm travel, utilizing the male M5x0.8 rod end to thread directly into a vacuum pickup head.
Folds light cardboard flaps on a packaging line where the 100.5 N extend force is sufficient and the short riveted body fits within narrow side frames.
Moves a liquid dispensing nozzle over a 60 mm axis in a benchtop analyzer, taking advantage of the 30-500 mm/s speed range to hit precise drip targets.
When sizing this 16 mm bore actuator, consider stepping down to the SDA12 which provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa for lighter duties, or moving up to the SDA20 which offers 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa if your load requires more authority. Ensure you specify the 60 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, and the male M5x0.8 rod thread when ordering. Keep in mind that a plain compact cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end and does not function as a locking brake. If your application must hold a load without live pressure, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This double-acting 16 mm bore cylinder generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 140.7 N push and 121 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push force is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and functions in temperatures from -20 to +70 C.
No, end-of-stroke damping is handled solely by a fixed NBR bumper at each end, which is not an adjustable air cushion; for high energy cycles you should add an external shock absorber. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks the S magnet option, so it cannot accept AirTAC reed or electronic switches for position sensing.
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