Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10S
The AirTAC Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10S is a genuine single-acting COMPACT cylinder (single acting, pull type) with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm stroke. Air pulles 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull type
- Rod threadM3×0.5 (F) / M5×0.8 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper
About the Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10S
The AirTAC STA16X10S is a compact single-acting pull-type cylinder where air retracts the rod and an internal spring extends it back out. It yields 66.4 N of net pull at 0.5 MPa and 101 N at 0.7 MPa, making it suitable for light tensioning tasks. The short riveted body saves axial mounting depth where a standard round-body cylinder will not fit.
This unit includes a built-in magnet for position sensing. It uses a fixed NBR bumper to decelerate the stroke end rather than an adjustable cushion. Operating pressure spans 0.2 to 1.0 MPa, requiring at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring.
Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10S |
|---|---|
| Series | STA compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull type |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M3×0.5 female / M5×0.8 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 (Ø16mm, Pull)
| Pressure | Pull force (net) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 66 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 101 N |
These are NET output forces — the return-spring force is already deducted. Single-acting pull only; the spring performs the opposite stroke. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10S
| STA | Compact single acting, pull type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | 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 STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10S Is Used
Clamp Retraction
Uses 66.4 N of net pull to draw a light machining clamp back, allowing the internal spring to push it open when air is removed.
Gate Return
Employs the spring-extend function to keep a sorting diverter gate normally open, using air pressure to pull it closed during routing.
Film Tensioning
Maintains steady tension on packaging film by pulling a 6 mm rod inward against the material with a 10 mm stroke.
Is the Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this model, the STA12 bore provides 32.4 N at 0.5 MPa, while the larger STA20 offers 108.9 N. This 16 mm bore strikes a middle ground, providing a safe working load of roughly 40 N or a vertical lift of about 3.4 kg with a 2:1 margin. The 10 mm stroke is well within the 30 mm maximum standard limit.
Because the spring extends the rod on air loss, the STA16X10S does not hold a mid-stroke load. Confirm your setup requires an M5x0.8 port, a 6 mm rod, and the -S magnet for reed or electronic switches. The female rod-end thread is M3x0.5.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Net pull 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 STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10S FAQ
The STA16X10S provides a net pull force of 66.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 101 N at 0.7 MPa. These figures already account for the internal return spring.
No. The spring drives the rod to its extended rest position on air loss, so it cannot hold a mid-stroke load. It also requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring and retract.
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