
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD40X80S is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø40mm 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 SDAD40X80S is a compact double-acting cylinder featuring a through-rod that exits both ends of the riveted body. Because the rod occupies both chambers, the annular area is identical in each direction, giving exactly 527.8 N of push and pull force at 0.5 MPa. This symmetry prevents twisting and simplifies the handling of balanced loads.
Equipped with a built-in magnet (-S), this unit triggers AirTAC reed or electronic switches via the body sensor grooves. The 40 mm bore dictates a 16 mm rod diameter and PT1/8 air port. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed NBR bumper, which absorbs shock without requiring manual adjustment.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD40X80S |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 80 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. |
| ×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).
Uses the through-rod to resist twisting while peeling thin material strips, relying on the equal 527.8 N extend and retract force to maintain consistent blade pressure.
Mounts a diverter flap on one rod end and a magnetic dog on the opposite end, allowing an external reed switch to confirm gate position without external linkages.
Raises and lowers a 26.9 kg payload vertically, exploiting the matched push and pull annular areas to avoid gravitational drifting during direction changes.
When sizing this model, compare its bidirectional 527.8 N output at 0.5 MPa against adjacent bores: the SDAD32 provides 345.6 N, while the SDAD50 offers 824.7 N. For this 40 mm bore, a safe working load is roughly 317 N (about 60 percent of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a vertical lift of approximately 26.9 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. This specific configuration includes an 80 mm stroke, female M8x1.25 rod-end threads, and a PT1/8 port.
The dual-end through-rod geometry resists rotation and permits mounting a tool on one side while tracking position with a switch on the opposite side. Note that a standard cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve centers; the fixed NBR bumper only decelerates near the stroke end and does not function as a lock. For secure load holding without live pressure, install 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 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.
Yes, the through-rod design allows you to attach a tool on one end and a detection dog on the other. The built-in magnet (-S) works with AirTAC reed or electronic switches fitted into the body grooves to track position.
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