
The AirTAC Airtac SED Double Rod Cylinder SED80X550 is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 double-rod cylinder: a Ø25mm piston rod exits BOTH ends of the Ø80mm bore, giving equal force and speed in both directions and letting you mount tooling or a sensor flag on the back rod. Stroke 550mm, PT3/8 ports, adjustable cushioning.
The AirTAC SED80X550 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder adhering to the ISO 15552 / VDMA 24562 dimensional standard. Because a 25mm rod exits both end covers, the effective piston area is identical in both directions. This yields an equal extend and retract force of 2268 N at 0.5 MPa, eliminating the force differential found in single-rod units.
This 80mm bore unit lacks the -S magnet option, meaning no CMSE or DMSE position sensing on this SKU. It features a field-adjustable air cushion at both ends to decelerate loads near the 550mm stroke limits. The extruded aluminum barrel provides a rigid, tie-rod-free structure, and the rear rod can mount a cam or secondary tooling for multi-axis tasks.
| Model | Airtac SED Double Rod Cylinder SED80X550 |
|---|---|
| Series | SED ISO 15552 double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 550 mm |
| Configuration | Double rod, double acting |
| Port size | PT3/8 |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| 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, 36 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1500 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 | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3175 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 463 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. |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×550 | 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).
Pushes and retracts stock with equal 2268 N force, using the rear rod end to trigger a limit flag for synchronized chuck clamping.
Diverts heavy pallets on a 550mm stroke without rotational deflection, leveraging the twin-rod guidance for stable lateral shifting.
Drives a dual-sided ejection plate where the through-rod ensures simultaneous forward push and rearward cam return at 0.7 MPa.
Choose this 80mm bore over the 63mm (1402 N at 0.5 MPa) when you need heavier thrust, or step up to the 100mm (3681 N at 0.5 MPa) for higher force demands. The twin-rod design provides superior anti-rotation resistance and allows driving separate mechanisms from the rear rod end. For drop-in replacements, match the 80mm bore, 550mm stroke, PT3/8 port, and mounting style (Basic, FA, LB, TC, FTC, TCM1, or TCM2).
At 550mm stroke, the extended rod length increases susceptibility to side loads; ensure external guides support the load to prevent binding. Note that a plain SED does not hold position on air loss—the piston drifts, as the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end. For fail-safe holding, consider a BSED double-rod rod lock or external pilot-operated check valve.
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The double-rod design provides equal force in both directions: 2268 N at 0.5 MPa, 3175 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 463 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The twin rods provide equal push and pull forces, superior anti-rotation stability for heavy loads, and a rear rod end that can drive a secondary mechanism or sensor cam. It is dimensionally interchangeable per ISO 15552.
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