The AirTAC AirTAC SDA50X60SB 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 SDA50X60SB 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 body construction merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod into a highly unified assembly, drastically reducing axial mounting depth where a traditional round-body unit would be too bulky. This space-saving footprint makes it highly effective for machinery with tight clearances.
This specific configuration includes a built-in piston magnet (-S) for position sensing via AirTAC reed or electronic switches fitted into the body grooves, and a male M18x1.5 threaded rod end (-B) for secure load coupling. End-of-travel deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning external shock absorbers should be specified for high-energy cycles.
| Model | AirTAC SDA50X60SB 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).
Drives the side flaps of corrugated cartons on a continuous packaging line, utilizing the 60 mm stroke and 981.7 N push force to cleanly fold heavy board materials without stalling.
Actuates a routing diverter on a conveyor system, where the compact riveted body minimizes frame protrusion and the male M18x1.5 rod end firmly anchors the deflector plate.
Pushes finished plastic parts out of an injection molding die, relying on the built-in magnet to trigger an electronic switch that confirms the part is fully ejected before the mold closes.
When sizing this 50 mm bore, evaluate your neighbours: stepping down to the SDA40 yields 628.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA63 provides 1558.6 N. For the SDA50X60SB, a safe working load is approximately 589 N (about 60% of the 981.7 N figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity near 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; the fixed bumper only decelerates the stroke end and does not act as a lock. If your application must hold a load without live pressure, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. To order, confirm the 50 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, male M18x1.5 rod thread, and the required magnetic sensor.
Quick checklist
This 50 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 981.7 N push and 824.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 1374.4 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push force is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s and an ambient temperature limit of -20 to +70 C.
No, the SDA50X60SB uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to absorb end-stop impact. It is not an adjustable air cushion and cannot be tuned in the field. For high-speed or high-mass loads, you should slow the approach speed or add an external shock absorber to prevent damage.
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