
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD25X40H is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø25mm bore, 40mm 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 SDAD25X40H is a double-acting, double-rod compact cylinder featuring a 25mm bore and 40mm stroke. Because the piston rod exits both ends of the riveted body, the annular area is identical in each chamber. This geometry ensures push force equals pull force, delivering exactly 206.2 N at 0.5 MPa in both directions. The through-rod design inherently resists twisting, letting you mount a tool on one end and a dog on the opposite side simultaneously.
This specific H-suffix variant uses a fluororubber (FKM) seal for enhanced thermal and oil resistance within the standard -20 to +70 C operating range. The short body profile saves axial mounting depth where larger profile cylinders cannot fit. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper at each end. Since this SKU lacks the S magnet code, it cannot accept magnetic switches.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD25X40H |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 40 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, rod both ends |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M5×0.8 female / M8×1.25 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 | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 289 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 42 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. |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 dual-jaw gripper where the 206.2 N equal push and pull force ensures balanced clamping pressure on delicate electronics without twisting the assembly.
Utilizes the FKM seal to withstand warm packaging environments while folding carton flaps simultaneously from both sides using dual-end tooling.
When sizing this unit, consider the neighbouring bores: the SDAD20 provides 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa, while the SDAD32 offers 345.6 N. This makes it ideal for moderate symmetric tasks.
The dual-end through-rod prevents rotation and supports dual-end tooling, but remember that a plain cylinder does not hold position if air pressure drops or the valve is centred—the piston will drift. For load holding without live pressure, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. This configuration features a 10mm rod, an M5x0.8 port, female M5x0.8 rod-end threads, and operates at 30-500 mm/s.
Quick checklist
The double-rod design provides equal force in both directions: 206.2 N at 0.5 MPa, 288.6 N at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The maximum operating pressure is 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet (lacking the S option), so it cannot accept magnetic reed or electronic switches. You must choose the -S variant for sensing, or mount an external dog on the through-rod to trigger a remote sensor.
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