The AirTAC AirTAC SDA50X100 Compact Cylinder | 50mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 100mm stroke, PT1/4 air ports and a riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Sensor slots around the body accept magnetic switches for position sensing.
The AirTAC SDA50X100 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver 981.7 N of push force and 824.7 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted assembly securely joins the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod, drastically reducing overall axial length compared to conventional round-body units. This space-saving footprint is ideal for machinery where mounting depth is restricted. The hard-anodized bore minimizes friction, while the 20 mm piston rod provides a robust interface for the load.
This specific configuration features a 100 mm stroke and a PT1/4 port. End-of-travel deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning high-energy cycles may require an external shock absorber to prevent impact damage. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot directly host AirTAC reed or electronic switches for position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC SDA50X100 Compact Cylinder | 50mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod end thread | M10×1.5 female / M18×1.5 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 | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 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. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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).
Drives routing flaps on high-speed logistics conveyors, utilizing the 100 mm stroke to redirect parcels up to 50 kg smoothly into sorting chutes.
Applies downward clamping pressure on folding carton flaps during automated adhesive application, benefiting from the short body to fit within tight packaging frames.
Acts as a mechanical stop to elevate and position empty pallets in a vertical handling station, providing 981.7 N of extend force to overcome initial mechanical friction.
When sizing this actuator, evaluate your force requirements carefully. Stepping down to the SDA40 reduces the push output to 628.3 N at 0.5 MPa, whereas moving up to the SDA63 increases it to 1558.6 N. For the SDA50X100, a practical safe working load is roughly 589 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push figure), allowing a vertical lift of approximately 50 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. To finalize your order, confirm the 50 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, female M10x1.5 rod thread, and the absence of a piston magnet. If your mechanism must maintain its position during a pressure loss or valve centering, note that the piston will drift; an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is necessary to hold the load.
Quick checklist
This 50 mm bore double-acting cylinder generates a push force of 981.7 N and a pull force of 824.7 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 1374.4 N. The theoretical maximum push is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and supports a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet, so it cannot support AirTAC reed or electronic switches. To add position sensing, you would need the SDA50X100S variant. Additionally, end-stop deceleration relies solely on a fixed NBR bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
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