
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD50X100S is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø50mm bore, 100mm 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 SDAD50X100S is a compact double-acting cylinder featuring a through-rod that exits both ends of the riveted body. Because the piston rod occupies each chamber equally, the annular area remains constant, delivering identical push and pull forces of 824.7 N at 0.5 MPa. This symmetric output is ideal for balancing loads without tweaking pressure regulators.
Equipped with a built-in magnet (-S), this unit triggers AirTAC reed or electronic switches via the body sensor grooves. The 50 mm bore utilizes a 20 mm rod and a PT1/4 port, while end-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. The short body depth saves axial mounting space where larger profile cylinders cannot fit.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD50X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, rod both ends |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod end thread | M10×1.5 female / M18×1.5 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 | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1155 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 168 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. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 opposing gripper gates with equal 824.7 N push and pull forces at 0.5 MPa, ensuring perfectly synchronized part handoffs without mechanical binding.
Elevates 42 kg platens vertically using the dual-end rod, maintaining anti-rotation stability while allowing a position switch to mount on the opposing end.
Compresses carton flaps on one rod tip while the opposite end actuates a secondary flap tucker, capitalizing on the compact riveted body to fit tight conveyor gaps.
When sizing this unit against its neighbors, the SDAD40 provides 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa, whereas the SDAD63 jumps to 1401.5 N at 0.5 MPa. The SDAD50X100S sits comfortably in the middle, offering a safe working load of roughly 495 N (about 60 percent of the 0.5 MPa rating) and a vertical lift capacity near 42 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Choose this 50 mm bore when your application demands balanced force without the bulk of the 63 mm variant.
The through-rod geometry resists twisting and permits mounting a tool on one end while a dog trips a switch on the opposite side. Remember that a standard cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve centers; the fixed NBR bumper only slows the stroke end and will not hold the load. For load holding without live pressure, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. This configuration includes the S magnet and female M10x1.5 rod-end threads on both sides.
Quick checklist
Because the rod exits both ends, push and pull forces are identical: 824.7 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154.5 N at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 168 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The maximum operating pressure is 1.0 MPa.
Yes, the through-rod design resists rotation and allows you to drive a tool on one end while mounting a dog or switch on the opposite end. This specific model includes the -S magnet, so it works directly with AirTAC reed or electronic switches in the body grooves.
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