
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD50X5B is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø50mm bore, 5mm 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 SDAD50X5B is a double-acting, double-rod compact cylinder featuring a 50 mm bore and a 5 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 824.7 N at 0.5 MPa. This symmetric output is ideal for balanced loads, while the through-rod geometry inherently resists twisting during operation.
This specific SKU includes male M18x1.5 thread on both rod ends and uses a PT1/4 air port. The short riveted body minimizes axial mounting depth where larger profile cylinders cannot fit. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. Note that this variant lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot directly host magnetic switches without the -S option.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD50X5B |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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. |
| ×5 | 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 824.7 N push and pull force prevents binding on the return stroke.
Mounts a grip on one male M18x1.5 rod end and a position dog on the other to trigger an external sensor.
Fits into tight multi-station fixtures using the short riveted body to press pins with matched bidirectional force.
When sizing this unit, consider the neighboring bores: stepping down to the SDAD40 yields 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDAD63 provides 1401.5 N at 0.5 MPa. The 50 mm bore offers a safe working load of roughly 495 N, which translates to a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg when applying a 2:1 safety margin. The through-rod design allows you to mount a tool on one end and a dog or switch on the opposite end simultaneously.
Keep in mind that a standard cylinder does not hold position if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the piston will drift, and the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end. For load-holding requirements, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. This configuration confirms a 50 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, male M18x1.5 rod threads, and no magnet.
Quick checklist
The double-rod design provides equal force in both directions: 824.7 N at 0.5 MPa and 1154.5 N at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum is 168 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not have a piston magnet. You would need the -S variant to use AirTAC reed or electronic switches. However, the through-rod still allows mounting a physical dog on the opposite end to actuate external sensors.
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