The AirTAC AirTAC SDA50X60 Compact Cylinder | 50mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 60mm 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 SDA50X60 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver a solid 981.7 N of push force and 824.7 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted assembly merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod into a highly shortened unit. This space-efficient architecture drastically reduces axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body actuators, making it ideal for machinery where footprint minimization is critical.
This specific 50 mm bore configuration features a 20 mm piston rod and PT1/4 air ports. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, meaning operators should slow the approach or add external shock absorbers for high-energy cycles. Note that this base SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot host magnetic position switches without upgrading to the -S variant.
| Model | AirTAC SDA50X60 Compact Cylinder | 50mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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. |
| ×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).
Executes 60 mm sorting strokes on high-speed logistics conveyors, utilizing the short body to fit within tight transfer arm clearances.
Provides reliable 981.7 N push force to eject formed plastic parts from molding fixtures where axial depth is strictly limited.
Drives sealing heads down onto corrugated packaging lines, using the fixed NBR bumper to soften the end stop without complex adjustment.
When sizing this actuator, stepping down to the SDA40 reduces the 0.5 MPa push output to 628.3 N, while stepping up to the SDA63 increases it significantly to 1558.6 N. For the SDA50X60 itself, the safe working load is approximately 589 N (about 60% of the 981.7 N figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of roughly 50 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Keep in mind that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, as the fixed rubber bumper only decelerates the stroke end and acts as neither a lock nor a brake. To hold a load securely without live pressure, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required.
To finalize your order, confirm the 50 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT1/4 porting, and the default female M10x1.5 rod-end thread. If your application requires male rod threading, select the B option; for position sensing, append the S code to add a magnet compatible with reed or electronic switches.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 981.7 N and the pull force is 824.7 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 1374.4 N and pull is 1154.5 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.
No, a standard SDA cylinder will drift if air is lost or the valve is centered. The internal fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the piston near the stroke end and does not function as a locking brake. To maintain vertical position without live pressure, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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