The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X60S 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 SDA16X60S 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, yielding a safe working load around 60 N or a vertical lift capacity of roughly 5.1 kg with a 2:1 margin. The hard-anodized 16 mm bore operates at speeds from 30-500 mm/s.
Because the 60 mm stroke hits the maximum standard limit for this bore size, the riveted body keeps the footprint minimal without requiring a longer profile design. This specific unit includes the -S option, meaning it has a built-in piston magnet compatible with AirTAC reed or electronic switches fitted into the body grooves. End-stopping relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X60S 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).
Uses the 100.5 N extend force to push separated circuit boards out of routing fixtures, where the 60 mm stroke and short body depth prevent interference with spindle heads.
Tucks card backing flaps on high-speed packaging lines, benefiting from the 30-500 mm/s speed range and the -S magnet for electronic switch position confirmation.
Drives small volumetric dosing valves in analytical instruments, safely lifting roughly 5.1 kg of vertical load with a 2:1 margin while fitting into cramped enclosures.
When sizing this 16 mm bore, stepping down to the SDA12 provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA20 increases that to 157.1 N. To confirm your ordering essentials for this model: specify the 16 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, female M3x0.5 rod thread, and the required -S piston magnet. Note that a plain compact cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve centers; the fixed bumper only decelerates the stroke end and acts as neither a lock nor a brake. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the application demands load holding.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, this 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 140.7 N. The theoretical maximum push is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with an operating pressure range of 0.15-1.0 MPa.
It uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston; it is not an adjustable air cushion, so external shock absorbers are advised for high-energy cycles. The -S option provides a built-in magnet for AirTAC reed or electronic switches mounted in the body grooves.
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