The AirTAC AirTAC SDA50X150S Compact Cylinder | 50mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 150mm 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 SDA50X150S is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver a push force of 981.7 N and a pull force of 824.7 N at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted body assembly significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units, saving valuable machine footprint in tight assemblies. This specific configuration includes a 150 mm stroke, which exceeds the 130 mm standard maximum for this 50 mm bore, making it a non-standard, made-to-order item.
The unit features a hard-anodized bore and a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston near stroke limits; it is not an adjustable air cushion. Equipped with a built-in piston magnet (-S), it supports AirTAC reed or electronic switches via the body grooves for precise position sensing. The 20 mm rod uses an M10x1.5 female thread, and buyers should note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, requiring an external rod lock for strict load holding.
| Model | AirTAC SDA50X150S Compact Cylinder | 50mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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. |
| ×150 | 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 diverter arms on packaging lines to route cartons, utilizing the 981.7 N extend force to push boxes smoothly at cycling speeds up to 500 mm/s.
Raises and lowers access gates on pallet conveyors where axial space is restricted, lifting roughly 50 kg loads vertically with a safe 2:1 margin.
Ejects formed metal or plastic parts from small presses, relying on the 824.7 N retract force to pull the tooling back before the next machine cycle.
When sizing this model, compare its 981.7 N push at 0.5 MPa against adjacent bores: stepping down to the SDA40 yields 628.3 N, while stepping up to the SDA63 provides 1558.6 N. Based on the 0.5 MPa figure, a safe working load is roughly 589 N (about 60% capacity), translating to a vertical lift capability of approximately 50 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Because this 150 mm stroke is non-standard, allow extra lead time for made-to-order fulfillment.
To confirm your ordering essentials: specify the 50 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, the -S magnet for sensing, and the female M10x1.5 rod thread. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper only absorbs end-stop energy; for high-speed approaches, add external shock absorption. If the application must hold a load without live pressure, install a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This 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, push increases to 1374.4 N. The theoretical maximum push is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
It uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston near the stroke limits; it is not an adjustable air cushion. The bumper is not a lock or brake, so the piston will drift if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered. For load holding, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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