The AirTAC AirTAC SDA63X160BH 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 SDA63X160BH is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered with a 63mm bore and a 160mm stroke. It generates 1558.6 N of push force and 1401.5 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. This unit includes a male M18x1.5 threaded piston rod for direct load coupling and utilizes fluororubber (FKM) seals for enhanced thermal and oil resistance. Because the 160mm stroke exceeds the 130mm standard maximum for this bore size, it is manufactured as a made-to-order non-standard item.
The riveted body design significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units, conserving valuable machine footprint. Deceleration at the stroke extremes is handled by a fixed NBR bumper, which is not an adjustable air cushion. Operating speeds range from 30-500 mm/s, and this specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, meaning it cannot support magnetic position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC SDA63X160BH 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).
Pushes molded plastic parts out of a tool cavity utilizing the 1558.6 N extend force, while the FKM seals withstand high ambient temperatures near the mold heaters.
Raises loaded pallets vertically where the 160mm stroke provides the necessary travel, though an external shock absorber should be added due to the non-standard length and high kinetic energy.
Folds heavy corrugated cardboard flaps on automated sealing lines, leveraging the 20mm piston rod and male M18x1.5 thread to securely drive the folding mechanism.
When sizing this actuator, consider stepping down to the SDA50, which provides 981.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, or moving up to the SDA80, which yields 2513.3 N at the same pressure. For the SDA63X160BH configuration, a safe working load is approximately 935 N (about 60% of the 1558.6 N output at 0.5 MPa), translating to a vertical lift capacity of roughly 79.4 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. To finalize your order, confirm the 63mm bore, 160mm non-standard stroke, PT1/4 port, male M18x1.5 rod thread, and FKM seal option. Note that a plain compact cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates the stroke end and does not function as a locking brake. If your application requires position holding without live pressure, you must integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This 63mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 1558.6 N push and 1401.5 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 2182.1 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push force is 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates within a pressure range of 0.15-1.0 MPa, has a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and supports a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S option, meaning it lacks a piston magnet and cannot be used with AirTAC reed or electronic switches. Additionally, because the 160mm stroke exceeds the 130mm standard maximum for this bore, it is a non-standard, made-to-order configuration.
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