The AirTAC AirTAC SDA50X60SBH 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 SDA50X60SBH 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 design integrates the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod into a highly abbreviated assembly, drastically reducing axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units. This specific configuration includes a built-in piston magnet for position sensing, a male M18x1.5 threaded rod end for secure load coupling, and fluororubber (FKM) seals for enhanced thermal and oil resistance.
The 50 mm bore features a hard-anodized inner wall and a two-way piston seal, operating at speeds from 30 to 500 mm/s via PT1/4 ports. Instead of an adjustable air cushion, the cylinder relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke. Because the rod end is rigidly threaded, avoiding side loading is critical to prevent premature wear on the short 20 mm rod.
| Model | AirTAC SDA50X60SBH 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 folding mechanism on continuous packaging lines, utilizing the 981.7 N extend force to snap heavy cardboard flaps into place rapidly.
Actuates routing gates on material handling conveyors, where the shortened body length prevents interference with tight transfer bed clearances.
Pushes finished plastic parts out of warm tooling environments, leveraging the FKM seals to withstand residual heat and synthetic mold release oils.
When sizing this actuator, 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 approximately 589 N (60% capacity), translating to a vertical lift capability of about 50 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. If your application requires the piston to maintain its position during air loss or valve centering, note that this unit will drift; an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for secure load holding.
To order, confirm the 50 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT1/4 porting, and the SBH options (S for the magnetic piston compatible with reed or electronic switches, B for the male M18x1.5 rod thread, and H for the FKM seal compound).
Quick checklist
This double-acting cylinder generates 981.7 N push and 824.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 1374.4 N push and 1154.5 N pull at 0.7 MPa. 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, which is not a field-adjustable air cushion; for high-energy cycles, add an external shock absorber. The built-in magnet (-S) works with AirTAC reed or electronic switches mounted in the body grooves, and the male M18x1.5 rod (-B) provides a rigid threaded interface for your load.
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