
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD100X85B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø100mm bore, 85mm stroke). The through-rod resists twisting and lets you drive a tool on one end while a switch or dog reads position on the other — with identical force in both directions.
The AirTAC SDAD100X85B is a double-acting, double-rod compact cylinder engineered for heavy-duty symmetry. Because a 32 mm rod exits both ends of the riveted body, the annular piston area is identical in each chamber, yielding exactly 3524.9 N of push and pull force at 0.5 MPa. This equal-force geometry eliminates thrust reversal, ensuring stable performance in demanding press or lift operations.
Featuring male M26x1.5 threads on both rod ends, this 100 mm bore unit supplies a theoretical maximum output of 719 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The short body design minimizes axial footprint compared to conventional round-body cylinders, while the fixed NBR bumpers absorb end-of-stroke shock. Operating at speeds of 30-500 mm/s, it uses a PT3/8 port to drive high-volume airflow efficiently.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD100X85B |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 85 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, rod both ends |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| Rod end thread | M18×1.5 female / M26×1.5 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 |
Because a rod occupies both cylinder chambers, the effective area — and therefore the force — is identical in both directions. Specifications follow the official AirTAC SDAD datasheet.
| Pressure | Force (both directions) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3525 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 4935 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 719 kgf |
Force uses the annular (rod-side) area on both strokes, so extend and retract match. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction. Size with a safety margin.
| SDAD | Compact double-acting cylinder, rod out both ends. |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×85 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch sensing (omit = none). |
| B | Male-thread piston rods (omit = female thread). |
Thread: PT standard. Related SDA-family variants: SDA (single rod), SSA/STA (single acting), SDAJ (adjustable stroke), SDAT (duplex), SDAW (duplex-end).
Applies 4934.8 N of identical force extending and retracting to form thick metal sheets without reversing thrust loads.
Raises and lowers 179.7 kg platforms smoothly, relying on the dual-end 32 mm rods to prevent platform twisting during transit.
Drives a primary gripper on one male M26x1.5 rod end while mounting a cam dog on the opposite end to trip external limit sensors.
When sizing this model, consider the force step between neighboring bores. Dropping down to an SDAD80 provides 2267.8 N at 0.5 MPa, which may be insufficient for high-mass tooling, whereas the SDAD100X85B provides a safe working load of roughly 2115 N (about 60% of its 0.5 MPa rating). This makes it ideal for vertically lifting loads up to 179.7 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The through-rod design inherently resists mechanical twisting, allowing you to mount a primary tool on one end and a dog or secondary mechanism on the opposite male M26x1.5 threaded end.
Remember that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve centers; the NBR bumper only decelerates the stroke end and acts as neither a lock nor a brake. To hold a suspended load securely, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. This specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so position sensing is unavailable unless you upgrade to the -S variant for AirTAC reed or electronic switches.
Quick checklist
The double-rod design provides equal force in both directions: 3524.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 4934.8 N at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum output is 719 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet, so it cannot accept AirTAC reed or electronic switches. You would need the -S variant for internal magnetic sensing, though you can still mount external physical dogs to the male M26x1.5 rods.
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