The AirTAC AirTAC SDA40X60 Compact Cylinder | 40mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 60mm stroke, PT1/8 air ports and a riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Sensor slots around the body accept magnetic switches for position sensing.
The AirTAC SDA40X60 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver 628.3 N of push force and 527.8 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted assembly merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod into a highly abbreviated unit, drastically reducing axial mounting depth where a conventional round-body actuator would not fit. The 16 mm piston rod utilizes a female M8x1.25 thread, while the PT1/8 port ensures reliable pneumatic supply.
This model relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, meaning it is not an adjustable air cushion. Operating between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa at speeds of 30-500 mm/s, the hard-anodized bore resists wear. Note that this specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot host magnetic switches without upgrading to the -S option.
| Model | AirTAC SDA40X60 Compact Cylinder | 40mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M8×1.25 female / M14×1.5 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 120 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 | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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. |
|---|---|
| 40 | 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).
Secures aluminum housings inside machining centers, using the 628.3 N extend force to grip parts firmly against cutting forces without occupying excessive Z-axis height.
Actuates a routing gate on a logistics sorting line, pushing cartons sideways with a 60 mm stroke while fitting within the narrow conveyor frame envelope.
Drives a mechanical folder arm on a case erector, tucking major flaps at high speed where the fixed NBR bumper absorbs the end-of-travel impact.
When sizing this actuator, consider stepping down to the SDA32, which provides 402.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa, or moving up to the SDA50, which yields 981.7 N at the same pressure. For the SDA40X60, a safe working load is approximately 377 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of roughly 32 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Confirm your ordering essentials: 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT1/8 port, female rod thread, and no sensor magnet.
Keep in mind that a standard compact cylinder cannot hold a load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the piston will drift, and the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end rather than locking it. If your application requires position holding without live pressure, you must integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This double-acting cylinder generates 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 879.6 N push and 738.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15-1.0 MPa and runs at speeds from 30-500 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet, so it cannot trigger AirTAC reed or electronic switches. You would need to specify the -S option to add a magnet for sensing. Additionally, end-stops are handled by a fixed NBR bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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