
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD40X75B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø40mm bore, 75mm 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 SDAD40X75B is a double-acting, double-rod compact cylinder featuring a 40 mm bore and a 75 mm stroke. Because the piston rod exits both ends of the riveted body, the annular area remains identical in each chamber. This geometry ensures push force equals pull force, delivering exactly 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa in either direction. The through-rod design inherently resists twisting, providing stable linear motion for demanding pick-and-place tasks.
Equipped with male M14x1.5 thread on both rod ends, this unit allows direct mounting of tooling on one side and a dog or fixture on the opposite side. The short body profile minimizes axial footprint where space is tight. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. Note this specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot host reed or electronic switches without changing to an -S variant.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD40X75B |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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. |
| ×75 | 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 opposed grippers where the 527.8 N equal push-pull force ensures balanced clamping pressure on precision metal parts during machining.
Mounts a workpiece lifter on one male M14x1.5 end and a cam dog on the other, allowing mechanical sequencing without twisting.
Raises and lowers a 26.9 kg payload using the through-rod anti-rotation property to prevent binding in tight vertical transfer channels.
When sizing this 40 mm bore model, compare its 527.8 N output at 0.5 MPa against adjacent options. Dropping down to the SDAD32 yields 345.6 N, while stepping up to the SDAD50 provides 824.7 N. Calculating a 60 percent safety margin on the 527.8 N figure gives a safe working load of roughly 317 N, translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 26.9 kg with a 2:1 factor. Choose the SDAD40X75B when your symmetric load falls within this range.
The through-rod geometry prevents rotation and enables dual-end actuation, but remember a standard cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve centers. The fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the stroke end; it will not hold a load. For vertical or suspended loads requiring fail-safe holding, integrate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. This configuration features a PT1/8 port, no magnet, and male M14x1.5 rod threads on both ends.
Quick checklist
The double-rod design provides equal force in both directions: 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 738.9 N at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum is 108 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not have a piston magnet. You must select the -S option to use AirTAC reed or electronic switches. However, the male M14x1.5 threaded rods on both ends allow you to mount a mechanical dog or physical sensor on the opposite side from your tooling.
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