
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD25X50B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø25mm bore, 50mm 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 SDAD25X50B is a double-acting, double-rod compact cylinder featuring a 25 mm bore and 50 mm stroke. Because the piston rod exits both ends, the annular area remains identical in each chamber, delivering an equal push and pull force of 206.2 N at 0.5 MPa. This symmetric output is ideal for balanced load driving.
The through-rod geometry inherently resists twisting, while the short riveted body minimizes axial mounting depth. This specific SKU includes male M8x1.25 thread rods on both ends and lacks a piston magnet. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled strictly by fixed NBR bumpers rather than adjustable air cushions.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD25X50B |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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. |
| ×50 | 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 pick-and-place head with equal 206.2 N force extending and retracting, ensuring stable part transfer without momentum shifts.
The dual through-rod resists rotational torque during tight tolerance pressing, keeping the tool plumb without external linear bearings.
Mounts a work fixture on the male M8x1.25 rod end while the opposite side drives a mechanical dog for external cam tracking.
When sizing this actuator, stepping down to the SDAD20 yields 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDAD32 provides 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa. The 25 mm bore offers a computed safe working load of roughly 124 N and a vertical lift capacity of about 10.5 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The through-rod design allows mounting a tool on one end and a dog on the opposite end simultaneously.
This configuration features male M8x1.25 rod threads, an M5x0.8 air port, and no piston magnet, meaning magnetic switches cannot be used. Remember that a standard cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve centers; the NBR bumper only decelerates the stroke end and does not lock the load. For secure load holding, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
The push and pull forces are equal because the rod occupies both chambers. It generates 206.2 N at 0.5 MPa and 288.6 N at 0.7 MPa in both directions. The theoretical maximum is 42 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept reed or electronic switches. Additionally, it does not hold position on air loss; the piston drifts and the fixed NBR bumper only decelerates near stroke end. Use an external rod lock for load holding.
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