
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD40X120B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø40mm bore, 120mm 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 SDAD40X120B is a double-acting, double-rod compact cylinder featuring a 40 mm bore and a 120 mm stroke. Because the piston rod protrudes from both ends, the annular area remains identical on extend and retract, delivering an equal push and pull force of 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa. This symmetry prevents twisting moments and provides stable motion for rigidly guided loads.
This specific SKU includes male M14x1.5 thread rods on both ends and lacks a piston magnet. The short riveted body minimizes axial footprint, while a fixed NBR bumper decelerates the piston at stroke ends. Operating pressure spans 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD40X120B |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, rod both ends |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M8×1.25 female / M14×1.5 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 | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 739 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 108 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. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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 part ejector where the equal 527.8 N push and pull force ensures consistent ejection and retraction without momentum drift.
Uses the male M14x1.5 rods on both ends to mount a transfer jaw on one side and a mechanical dog on the other for cam tracking.
Fits into shallow machine frames using its short riveted body to provide anti-rotation linear motion for heavy workholding.
When sizing this 40 mm bore model, consider the neighboring SDAD32 at 345.6 N and the SDAD50 at 824.7 N, both rated at 0.5 MPa. The dual-end male M14x1.5 rods allow mounting a tool on one side and a dog on the opposite end simultaneously.
Note that this variant has no -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept reed or electronic switches. A plain cylinder will not hold a load if air pressure drops or the valve centers; the piston drifts. For load holding without live pressure, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. The fixed NBR bumper only absorbs end-of-stroke shock.
Quick checklist
The push and pull forces are equal because of the double-rod design. It generates 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa, 738.9 N at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 108 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The maximum operating pressure is 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet. You must select an SDAD40X120BS variant to use AirTAC reed or electronic switches in the body sensor grooves. The through-rod design still allows mounting a physical dog on the opposite end for external sensing.
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