
The AirTAC SED Double Rod Cylinder SED50X20S is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 double-rod cylinder: a Ø20mm piston rod exits BOTH ends of the Ø50mm bore, giving equal force and speed in both directions and letting you mount tooling or a sensor flag on the back rod. Stroke 20mm, PT1/4 ports, adjustable cushioning.
The AirTAC SED50X20S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder built to ISO 15552 dimensional standards. Because a rod exits both ends, the annulus area is identical on extend and retract, yielding an equal force of 825 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The extruded aluminum barrel eliminates external tie rods for a clean, compact footprint.
This 50 mm bore, 20 mm stroke unit includes a standard magnet (-S) for position sensing via CMSE reed or DMSE electronic switches. The Ø20 mm rod features an M16x1.5 thread, and field-adjustable air cushions at both ends protect your machinery at stroke completion.
| Model | Airtac SED Double Rod Cylinder SED50X20S |
|---|---|
| Series | SED ISO 15552 double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Configuration | Double rod, double acting |
| Port size | PT1/4 |
| Rod thread | M16×1.5 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C (0–150 °C with FKM seals) |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 30 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SED datasheet and ISO 15552 / VDMA 24562 dimensions. Confirm against the product label before installation. Port options: PT (standard) / G (BSPP).
| Pressure | Force (both directions) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1155 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 168 kgf |
Because a rod exits both ends, the effective piston area — and therefore the force — is identical on extend and retract. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a safety margin.
| SED | ISO 15552 profile-barrel DOUBLE-ROD double-acting cylinder. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSE / DMSE sensor sensing. |
Rod material: carbon steel (blank) / SUS420J2 (A) / SUS304 (B). Seals: TPU (blank) / FKM high-temp (H) / NBR (N). Thread: PT (blank) / G. Mounting (SED): Basic, LB, FA, TC, FTC, TCM1, TCM2. Related: SE (single rod), SEJ (double-rod adjustable stroke), BSED (double-rod rod lock).
Drives synchronized gripper jaws with equal 825 N force in both directions, utilizing the short 20 mm stroke for rapid part transfer between robotic machining centers.
Uses the twin-rod anti-rotation特性 to square electronic panels on conveyor lines, ensuring the rear rod maintains perfect parallelism without mechanical twist.
Powers a sealing jaw from the front while the rear rod simultaneously triggers a DMSE electronic sensor flag, coordinating packaging cycles with 1154 N at 0.7 MPa.
Choose this 50 mm bore when you need 825 N of bidirectional force at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires less push, step down to the 40 mm bore (528 N both ways); if you need more power, step up to the 63 mm bore (1402 N both ways). The twin-rod design provides superior anti-rotation stability and allows driving a secondary mechanism from the rear rod end.
For ISO 15552 direct replacements, match the 50 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, and preferred mounting (Basic, FA, LB, TC, FTC, TCM1, or TCM2). Note that a plain SED does not hold position on air loss; the piston drifts. For fail-safe holding, use an external rod lock or the BSED double-rod rod-lock series.
Quick checklist
The SED50X20S provides equal force in both directions because of the double-rod design. It outputs 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and reaches a maximum of 168 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
A double-rod cylinder provides identical extend and retract forces, better load stability against rotation, and allows a rear rod end to drive a secondary mechanism or sensor flag. It drops directly into standard ISO 15552 mounting interfaces without requiring external tie rods.
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