
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD63X85S is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø63mm bore, 85mm 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 SDAD63X85S is a compact double-acting cylinder featuring a piston rod exiting both ends of its riveted body. Because the rod occupies each chamber equally, the annular area matches on extend and retract, giving exactly 1401.5 N of push and pull force at 0.5 MPa. This symmetry is ideal for driving loads that require consistent kinetic energy in both travel directions.
The through-rod geometry inherently resists twisting, allowing you to mount a work tool on one end and a position dog on the opposite side simultaneously. Fitted with the S option, it contains a built-in piston magnet for AirTAC reed or electronic solid-state switches. The short body footprint saves axial mounting depth, while fixed NBR bumpers decelerate the 85 mm stroke at each end.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD63X85S |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 85 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 | 1402 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1962 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 286 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. |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×85 | 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).
Equal 1401.5 N push and pull force securely clamps and releases heavy billets during automated machining transfers without asymmetric drift.
The anti-rotation through-rod lifts an 85 mm stroke platform on one end while a dog triggers an electronic switch on the opposite end.
Resists twisting during vertical insertion of heavy pins, maintaining precise alignment where a single-rod cylinder might bind under off-center loads.
When sizing this 63 mm bore unit, compare its 1401.5 N output at 0.5 MPa against adjacent models. Dropping down to the SDAD50 yields 824.7 N, whereas stepping up to the SDAD80 provides 2267.8 N. Based on the 1401.5 N figure, a safe working load is roughly 841 N (about 60 percent capacity), which translates to a vertical lift capability of approximately 71.4 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
The through-rod prevents rotation and enables dual-end tooling, but remember that a plain cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve centers. The fixed NBR bumper only decelerates near the stroke end; for true load holding, integrate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. This configuration includes the S magnet for sensing, a PT1/4 port, and female M10x1.5 rod-end threads on both sides.
Quick checklist
The double-rod design provides equal force in both directions: 1401.5 N at 0.5 MPa and 1962.2 N at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum is 286 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
Yes, the through-rod exits both sides so you can drive a tool on one end and mount a dog on the other. The S option includes a built-in magnet for AirTAC reed or electronic switches.
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