The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X60SB 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 SDA16X60SB is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered where axial space is tight. Its riveted assembly shrinks the overall footprint compared to conventional round bodies, yielding 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. This specific configuration includes a built-in piston magnet (-S) for position sensing and a male M5x0.8 thread (-B) on the 6 mm rod end for direct load coupling.
This 16 mm bore unit travels a 60 mm stroke at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s. End-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. Grooves around the hard-anodized body accept AirTAC reed or electronic switches, enabling precise end-position confirmation in confined machinery.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X60SB 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).
Cycles a lightweight routing flap on a printed circuit board conveyor, utilizing the male M5x0.8 rod end for a compact bracket linkage within a tight 60 mm stroke.
Pushes formed blister cavities out of a forming station, relying on the 100.5 N extend force to separate thin plastic materials cleanly at high cycle rates.
Actuates a small fluid nozzle diverter on an automated analyzer, using the built-in magnet with a solid-state switch to verify the 60 mm travel endpoint.
When sizing this actuator, evaluate your force margins: stepping down to the SDA12 provides 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to the SDA20 yields 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa. Based on the 100.5 N push figure, a safe working load is roughly 60 N (about 60% capacity), translating to a vertical lift of approximately 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Confirm your ordering essentials: 16 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, male M5x0.8 rod thread, and the integrated magnet.
Keep in mind that a standard compact cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure drops or the valve is centered—the piston will drift, and the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end, acting neither as a lock nor a brake. If your application must maintain a load without live pressure, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 100.5 N and the pull force is 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 140.7 N and the pull force is 121 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
No, it uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, which is not field-adjustable; for high energy loads, slow the approach or add an external shock absorber. Additionally, the -B option designates a male M5x0.8 piston rod thread instead of the default female M3x0.5.
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