The AirTAC AirTAC SDA16X65BH Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 65mm 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 SDA16X65BH is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight axial mounting spaces. It generates 100.5 N of push force and 86.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Because the 65 mm stroke exceeds the 60 mm standard maximum for this 16 mm bore, this specific unit is a non-standard, made-to-order configuration.
This model includes an H-series fluororubber (FKM) seal for enhanced thermal and oil resistance, alongside a B-option male M5x0.8 piston rod for direct load coupling. The riveted body integrates fixed NBR bumpers at both ends to decelerate the piston near stroke limits, and the M5x0.8 port keeps pneumatic connections compact.
| Model | AirTAC SDA16X65BH Compact Cylinder | 16mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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. |
| ×65 | 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 the 100.5 N push force needed to plunge a routing spindle into printed circuit boards, with FKM seals resisting flux vapors.
Drives a 5.1 kg vertical dispensing head with a 2:1 safety margin, utilizing the 65 mm stroke to reach reagent trays.
Extends a tamp pad across a 65 mm gap to apply labels, relying on the fixed NBR bumper to soften the impact at high cycle speeds.
When sizing this actuator, stepping down to the SDA12 provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA20 offers 157.1 N at the same pressure. A 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 standard cylinder drifts when air is lost or a valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates the stroke end rather than locking the load, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for position holding. To order, confirm the 16 mm bore, 65 mm non-standard stroke, M5x0.8 port, male M5x0.8 rod thread, and the absence of a sensor magnet.
Quick checklist
This 16 mm bore cylinder provides a push of 100.5 N and a pull of 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, push is 140.7 N and pull is 121 N. The theoretical maximum push is 21 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with an operating pressure range of 0.15-1.0 MPa and a speed of 30-500 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU lacks the -S piston magnet, so it cannot trigger AirTAC reed or electronic switches. You would need to specify the -S option to enable sensing, and you must add an external shock absorber if operating at high speeds since the fixed NBR bumper is not an adjustable air cushion.
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