
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD20X80B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø20mm bore, 80mm 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 SDAD20X80B is a compact double-acting cylinder featuring a through-rod that exits both ends of its riveted body. Because the rod occupies each chamber equally, the annular area matches, giving you 131.9 N of push and pull force at 0.5 MPa. This symmetry is ideal for driving loads that require consistent effort in both directions.
Equipped with male M6x1.0 rod threads on both ends, this 20 mm bore unit simplifies dual-end tooling or dog mounting. The 80 mm stroke operates at 30-500 mm/s, relying on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston. Note this SKU lacks a piston magnet, so position sensing requires the -S variant.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD20X80B |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 80 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, rod both ends |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M4×0.7 female / M6×1.0 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 90 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 | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 185 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 27 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. |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×80 | 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).
Drives a gripper on one end and a position dog on the other, utilizing the equal 131.9 N push and pull force for balanced part shuttling.
The dual exiting rods resist torsional twist during tight-tolerance pressing tasks where a single rod might bind.
Mounts a male M6x1.0 threaded fixture on each side to actuate two separate mechanisms sequentially within the 80 mm span.
When sizing this unit, compare its 131.9 N @0.5 MPa output against adjacent bores: the SDAD16 yields 86.4 N, while the SDAD25 provides 206.2 N. For your 20 mm choice, a safe working load is roughly 79 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), translating to a 6.7 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 safety margin.
The through-rod geometry prevents twisting during operation, allowing a dog or secondary tool on the opposite end. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost or the valve centers; use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for load holding. This configuration specifies the 80 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, and male M6 rod threads.
Quick checklist
The double-rod design yields equal force in both directions: 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa, 184.7 N at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 27 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU lacks a built-in piston magnet. You must select the -S option to use AirTAC reed or electronic switches in the body sensor grooves.
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