
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD80X40 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø80mm bore, 40mm 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 SDAD80X40 is a double-acting compact cylinder featuring a 25 mm piston rod exiting both ends of its riveted body. Because the rod occupies both chambers, the annular area is identical on extend and retract, yielding equal push and pull force of 2267.8 N at 0.5 MPa. This symmetry is essential when driving rigid loads that must not twist during reversal.
The through-rod geometry inherently resists rotation, letting you mount a work tool on one end and a dog or limit switch on the opposite side. A short riveted body saves axial mounting depth compared to standard round-body units. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper, which absorbs shock but is not an adjustable air cushion. This SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot host magnetic switches without upgrading to the -S variant.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD80X40 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 40 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, rod both ends |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| Rod end thread | M14×1.5 female / M22×1.5 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 | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3175 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 463 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. |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 vertical lift platform requiring identical 2267.8 N force on both up and down strokes to prevent binding in the guide rails.
Mounts a machining fixture on the front rod while the rear protrusion operates a mechanical dog, leveraging the 25 mm through-rod for anti-rotation.
Diverts heavy pallets along a conveyor belt, using the compact riveted body to fit within tight 80 mm lateral clearance frames.
When sizing this 80 mm bore, compare it directly with its neighbours. Dropping down to the SDAD63 reduces output to 1401.5 N at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the SDAD100 increases thrust to 3524.9 N at 0.5 MPa. The SDAD80X40 strikes a middle ground, offering a safe working load around 1361 N (60% of its 0.5 MPa rating) and a vertical lift capacity of roughly 115.6 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
The 25 mm rod uses an M14x1.5 female thread at both ends and a PT3/8 port. Remember that a plain double-rod cylinder drifts if air pressure is lost or the valve centres; the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end and provides no load holding. For suspended loads, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
The SDAD80X40 generates 2267.8 N at 0.5 MPa and 3175 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 463 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because it is a double-rod cylinder, these force figures are exactly equal in both the extend and retract directions.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet, so it cannot trigger reed or electronic switches. You must select the SDAD80X40S variant to enable sensing, or mount an external mechanical dog on the exposed rear rod to trip a limit switch.
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