Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA40X10B
The AirTAC Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA40X10B is a genuine single-acting COMPACT cylinder (single acting, push type) with a Ø40mm bore and 10mm stroke. Air pushes the rod and an internal spring returns it, so one solenoid line drives the motion — ideal for short-stroke clamping and ejection in tight spaces.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push type
- Rod threadM8×1.25 (F) / M14×1.5 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper
About the Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA40X10B
The AirTAC SSA40X10B is a compact single-acting push-type cylinder where air pressure extends the rod and an internal mechanical spring handles the retraction. Delivering 545.6 N of net push at 0.5 MPa, it is engineered for short-stroke clamping and ejecting tasks. The quoted output already subtracts the return-spring force, giving you a true design figure rather than raw pneumatic energy.
This specific SKU features a male M14x1.5 piston rod thread on a 16 mm rod, providing a robust mounting interface for your tooling. The short riveted body significantly reduces axial mounting depth compared to traditional round-body cylinders, fitting easily into crowded machinery. It relies on a fixed NBR bumper to absorb end-of-stroke shock rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA40X10B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA40X10B |
|---|---|
| Series | SSA compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push type |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M8×1.25 female / M14×1.5 male (B) |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed NBR bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 30 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SDA-family datasheet. Single-acting types start at 0.2 MPa (the spring must be overcome). Confirm against the product label before installation.
Net Output Force (Ø40mm, Push)
| Pressure | Push force (net) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 546 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 797 N |
These are NET output forces — the return-spring force is already deducted. Single-acting push only; the spring performs the opposite stroke. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA40X10B
| SSA | Compact single acting, push type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | Stroke length in mm (single-acting max 30 mm). |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch sensing (omit = none). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female thread). |
Thread: PT standard. SSA pushes out / spring returns; STA pulls in / spring extends. Related: SDA (double acting), SDAD (double rod), SDAJ (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA40X10B Is Used
Stamping Pin Ejection
Uses the 545.6 N net push force to eject small stamped metal pins from a die, with the male M14x1.5 rod thread securing a custom ejection tip.
Carton Flap Folding
Deploys the 10 mm stroke to quickly fold minor carton flaps during high-speed packaging runs before the tape head seals the box.
Component Seating
Presses bearings into housings on an assembly line, leveraging the compact riveted body to fit within a multi-head press station.
Is the Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA40X10B the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40 mm bore actuator, evaluate your neighbors: the SSA32 yields 346.6 N at 0.5 MPa, while the SSA50 provides 874.7 N at 0.5 MPa. If your payload requires less than the 545.6 N offered here, stepping down saves space, but moving up is necessary for heavier ejection duties. A practical safe working load is roughly 327 N, which translates to a vertical lift capacity of about 27.8 kg when applying a 2:1 safety margin.
This configuration includes a 10 mm stroke, a PT1/8 air port, and the male M14x1.5 rod thread. Remember that the 30 mm standard stroke ceiling applies to this series. Because the spring drives the rod to its retracted rest position upon air loss, this unit will not hold a mid-stroke load without external mechanical locking. Note that this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet and cannot accept reed or electronic switches.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Net push force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke ≤ 30 mm (single-acting limit)
- ✓ Single air line saves a valve/port
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.2 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Remember the spring performs the return stroke.
- check Avoid side load on the short piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are riveted — do not dismantle.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA40X10B FAQ
This single-acting push cylinder provides a net output of 545.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 796.9 N at 0.7 MPa. These figures already account for the internal return-spring resistance.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S option, meaning it lacks a piston magnet and cannot accept reed or electronic switches. You must select an SSA40X10S variant for position sensing.
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