
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD50X90S is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø50mm bore, 90mm 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 SDAD50X90S 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 thrust is ideal for balanced load handling.
The integrated piston magnet enables position detection using AirTAC reed or electronic switches mounted in the body grooves. With a 50mm bore and 90mm stroke, the unit provides a safe working load of roughly 495 N (about 60 percent of the 0.5 MPa figure) and a vertical lift capacity near 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by fixed NBR bumpers rather than adjustable cushions.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD50X90S |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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. |
| ×90 | 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 transfer arm where the equal 824.7 N push and pull force prevents sagging or bias during bidirectional part shuttling on an assembly line.
Mounts a machining fixture on the front rod and a position dog on the rear rod, using the anti-rotation through-rod to maintain strict alignment.
Lifts a 42 kg platen vertically with a 2:1 safety margin, relying on the compact riveted body to save axial depth in tight elevator enclosures.
When sizing this 50mm bore model, consider the adjacent options: stepping down to the SDAD40 yields 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to the SDAD63 provides 1401.5 N. This SDAD50X90S configuration includes the S option for a built-in magnet and uses a PT1/4 port. The rod ends feature female M10x1.5 threads, and you must leave clearance for the 20mm rod exiting both sides.
The through-rod geometry prevents twisting during operation and allows mounting a tool on one end with a dog or switch on the opposite end. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve centers; the NBR bumper only decelerates near stroke end. For load holding without live pressure, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
The push and pull forces are identical due to the double-rod design. It generates 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 20mm through-rod exits both ends to resist twisting. You can attach a tool to one end and a dog to the other. The S option provides a built-in magnet for AirTAC reed or electronic switches to track position.
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