The AirTAC AirTAC SDA63X160B Compact Cylinder | 63mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 160mm 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 SDA63X160B is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver a robust 1558.6 N push force at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted assembly merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod to drastically reduce axial mounting depth, offering a highly space-efficient footprint compared to conventional round-body units. This specific configuration includes a 160 mm stroke and a male M18x1.5 piston rod thread for secure mechanical coupling.
Because the 160 mm stroke exceeds the 130 mm maximum standard stroke for this 63 mm bore, this unit is classified as non-standard and produced as a made-to-order item. The bore is hard-anodized and relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston near stroke limits. Note that this SKU lacks a piston magnet, meaning position sensing via reed or electronic switches is not supported without the -S option.
| Model | AirTAC SDA63X160B Compact Cylinder | 63mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 | 1559 N | 1402 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 2182 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 318 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. |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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).
Actuates a routing gate on high-throughput packaging conveyors, utilizing the 160 mm travel to shift heavy product pallets onto secondary spur lines.
Elevates automotive sub-assemblies within a machining cell, providing the necessary push to raise components against gravity for robotic indexing.
Drives the folding mechanism on industrial corrugated box sealers, applying firm pressure to secure large shipping containers.
When sizing your actuator, compare this 63 mm bore providing 1558.6 N push at 0.5 MPa against the SDA50, which yields 981.7 N, and the SDA80, which generates 2513.3 N. Based on the 0.5 MPa output, the safe working load is approximately 935 N (about 60 percent of capacity), translating to a vertical lift capability of roughly 79.4 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. If your mechanism must maintain vertical elevation upon air loss or valve centering, be aware the piston will drift; an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required to hold the load. To order, confirm the 63 mm bore, 160 mm non-standard stroke, PT1/4 port, male M18x1.5 rod thread, and the absence of a sensor magnet.
Quick checklist
This 63 mm bore double-acting cylinder generates a push of 1558.6 N and a pull of 1401.5 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 2182.1 N. The theoretical maximum push is 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with an operating pressure range of 0.15-1.0 MPa.
It uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston near the stroke limits; it is not an adjustable air cushion. Because it is a plain cylinder, the piston will drift if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is needed to hold a load.
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