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OEM Factory SDA Thin Aluminum Alloy Pneumatic Cylinder Series Double Acting Air Compact Cylinder Airtac SMC Type Wholesale Manufactuer
- Overview
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- Ultra-compact envelope — the defining advantage. The SDA series is engineered for minimum installed height. At equivalent bore sizes, an SDA cylinder occupies up to 50% less axial space than a standard ISO 15552 cylinder and approximately 30% less than a conventional tie-rod compact cylinder. This enables higher machine density and simplifies retrofitting into legacy equipment where space margins are tight.
- Riveted construction — reliability without fasteners. The cylinder body, front cover, and rear cover are joined by a precision riveting process rather than threaded connections or tie rods. This eliminates loosening from vibration, reduces part count, and creates a permanently sealed assembly. In high-frequency cycling applications (up to several cycles per second), this structural integrity translates directly to longer maintenance-free operation.
- Dual-direction polyurethane anti-collision pads. Both the piston and the rod-end feature integrated PU cushioning pads. During retraction and extension, these pads absorb end-of-stroke impact energy before metal-to-metal contact occurs. The result is quieter operation, reduced vibration transfer to the machine frame, and extended seal life — particularly important in high-speed short-stroke cycling.
- 360-degree chamfered body edges. Every external edge of the SDA cylinder body is chamfered — no sharp corners. This is a deliberate manufacturing touch that protects nearby cables, tubing, and operator hands in densely packed automation assemblies.
- Hard-anodized bore with roller-burnished finish. The inner cylinder wall undergoes a two-stage treatment: mechanical roller burnishing to create a mirror-smooth surface, followed by hard anodizing for surface hardness. The combination yields exceptionally low friction, minimal seal wear, and consistent performance even after millions of cycles.
- Heterogeneous two-way piston seal with oil retention. The patented dual-seal piston design incorporates an oil reservoir between the primary and secondary seal lips. This self-lubricating mechanism maintains a thin oil film on the bore wall, reducing breakaway friction and stick-slip — especially beneficial in low-pressure applications or after extended idle periods.
- Full FESTO / SMC cross-compatibility. Mounting dimensions, port locations, and accessory mounting patterns are produced to match FESTO ADN and SMC equivalent compact cylinder series. Drop-in replacement requires no adapter plates, no re-drilling, and no modification to existing tooling.
- Magnetic piston with external sensor slots. Every SDA cylinder includes a magnet ring as standard equipment. The body features integrated T-slots on multiple faces, allowing proximity sensors to be mounted from the side, top, or bottom without brackets — a clean, space-efficient sensor solution.
Product Feature
1.Manufactured by our enterprise;
2. Riveted structure is adopted to connect the cylinder body and back cover, and piston and piston rod to make it compact and reliable;
3.The inner diameter of the body is treated with rolling followed by the treatment of hard anodizing,forming an excellent abrasion resistance and durability;
4、The seal of piston adopts heterogeneous two-way seal structure. It has compact dimension and the function of oil reservation
5.Compact structure can effectively save installation space;
6.There are magnetic switch slots around the cylinder body, which is convenient to instal sensor switch;
7. Mounting accessories with various specifications are optional.
Specification
Bore size(mm) |
12 |
16 |
20 |
25 |
32 |
40 |
50 |
63 |
80 |
100 |
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Acting type |
Double acting |
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Fluid |
Single acting_Push type、Single acting_Pull type |
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Air(to be filtered by 40um filter element) | |||||||||||
Operating pressure |
Double acting |
0.15~1.0MPa(22~145psi)(1.5~10.0bar) |
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Single acting |
0.2~1.0MPa(28~145psi)(2.0~10.0bar) |
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Proof pressure |
1.5MPa(215psi)(15bar) |
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Temperature ℃ |
-20~70 |
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Speed range mm/s |
Double acting : 30~500 Single acting: 50~500 |
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Stroke tolerance |
Strokes≤100 +1.0 Stroke＞100 +1.5 |
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Cushion type |
Bumper |
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Port size[Note1] |
M5x0.8 |
1/8" |
1/4" |
3/8" |
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MOQ |
10 |
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Lead Time |
5-7 Days |
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Warranty |
1 year |
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Pattern of Payment |
Paypal ;T/T;L/C;D/P |
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Customization Options
Customization Item |
Options & Details |
Typical Lead Time |
Stroke Length |
Any non-standard stroke from 1 mm to 200 mm (note: compact cylinders are inherently short-stroke devices; for strokes beyond 200 mm, consider DNC or SU series) |
3–5 working days |
Acting Type |
Standard: double-acting. Options: single-acting push type (spring extend) or single-acting pull type (spring retract) with specified spring force |
5–7 working days |
Piston Rod Material |
Standard: 45# steel (hard chrome-plated). Options: 304/316 stainless steel (food, medical, washdown), or ceramic-coated rod for abrasive environments |
5–7 working days |
Piston Rod Thread |
Standard: ISO metric. Options: UNC/UNF inch threads, extended rod end, reduced rod end, male-to-female adapter, special thread profiles |
3–5 working days |
Seal Material Upgrade |
Standard: NBR (-20 °C ~ 70 °C). Options: Viton/FKM (-10 °C ~ 150 °C, chemical-resistant), PU (-35 °C ~ 80 °C, high-wear), or EPDM (food-grade, washdown) |
5–7 working days |
High-Temperature Variant |
Upgraded seals and high-temperature grease rated for continuous operation at 150 °C — suitable for oven, autoclave, or engine-bay applications |
7–10 working days |
Low-Temperature Variant |
Arctic-grade seals and low-temperature grease rated to -40 °C — cold storage, freezer tunnels, outdoor winter installations |
7–10 working days |
Corrosion-Resistant Variant |
Full 304/316L stainless steel body and rod for food processing, pharmaceutical washdown, or marine environments |
10–15 working days |
Non-Lubricated Variant |
Self-lubricating seals and dry-film lubricated bore for oil-free compressed air systems — food packaging, electronics clean rooms |
7–10 working days |
Magnet Strength |
Standard magnet for general sensing. Optional high-sensitivity magnet for extended sensor detection range, or non-magnetic configuration upon request |
3–5 working days |
Port Thread |
Standard: metric (M5) for bore 12–25, G (BSPP) for bore 32–100. Options: NPT, PT (JIS), or custom manifold interfaces |
3–5 working days |
Spring Force (Single-Acting) |
Custom return spring rate for single-acting variants — specify desired spring force at extended or retracted position |
5–7 working days |
Special Rod-End |
Extended rod with external thread, internal thread, spherical rod-eye, clevis, or custom-machined rod-end geometry |
5–7 working days |
Sensor Pre-Installation |
Magnetic reed switches or solid-state sensors (PNP/NPN, 2-wire/3-wire) pre-mounted at customer-specified stroke positions, with M8 or M12 connector or flying leads |
3–5 working days |
OEM & White-Label |
Custom laser-engraved nameplate, neutral packaging, or private-label branding for distribution partners |
3–5 working days |
Product Advantages
Installation and application
1. Whenload changes in the work, the cylinder with abundant output capacity shall be selected.
2. Relative cylinder with high temperature resistance or corrosion resistance shall be chosen under the condition of high temperature or corrosion.
3.Necessary protection measure shall be taken in the environment with higher humidity, much dust or water drops, oil dust and welding dregs.
4. Dirty substances in the pipe must be eliminated before cylinder is connected with pipeline to prevent the entrance of particles into the cylinder.
5.The medium used by cylinder shall be filtered to 4Oum or below.
6.As both of the front cover and piston of the cylinder are short, typically too large stroke can not be selected.
7. Anti-freezing measure shall be adopted under low temperature environment to prevent moisture freezing.
8.The cylinder shall avoid the influence of side load in operation to maintain the normal work of cylinder and extend the service life.
9. If the cylinder is dismantled and stored for a long time, please conduct anti-rust treatment to the surface. Anti-dust caps shall be added in air inlet and outlet ports.
FAQ
Q1. Can I directly replace your cylinders with SMC/Festo/Parker cylinders?
A1. We have the exact same models as SMC FESTO Parker, conforming to international standards (ISO6431, ISO15552, ISO6432), which can completely replace original SMC/Festo/Parker models.
Q2. Are your cylinder mounting dimensions the same as the original?
A2. Our mounting holes are exactly the same as the original. We can send you drawings for confirmation, and also confirm your thread specifications (PT/NPT/G/BSPP).
Q3. If my original brand and model are no longer available, can you provide replacement recommendations based on the old model?
A3. You can upload a photo or nameplate of your old cylinder, and we can provide a replacement model.
Q4. What material are your cylinder seals made of? What are the applicable operating temperatures?
A4. Our seals are made of NBR (general purpose), Viton (high temperature/chemical corrosion resistant), or PU (wear resistant). We can also customize cylinders with special materials to meet your needs.
Q5. What is the cushioning method of the cylinder? Is it adjustable?
A5. Cylinder cushioning methods include rubber cushioning, air cushioning, and the position of the air cushioning adjustment valve, which is crucial for reducing equipment vibration.
Q6. Can I customize a special stroke length? How long is the delivery time?
A6. We can customize any length you want, and the customization time is usually 3-5 days.
Q7. Does the piston rod (PistonRod) have a surface treatment? How is its rust resistance?
A7. Our piston rods are hard chrome plated and made of stainless steel, offering strong wear resistance.
Q8. What is your warranty period? What happens if there is a leak?
A8. Our products typically come with a 12-18 month warranty. We provide a repair kit and videos on how to repair leaks.
Q9. Do you support small trial orders? Is a full carton minimum order required?
A9. No MOQ for stock items and small quantity sample support.
Q10. What is the shipping time? Is there an expedited channel for urgent repair orders?
A10. For small and urgent orders, we can ship within three days because we have a large inventory of stock.
Q11. Can you provide test reports that comply with RoHS/CE/ISO standards?
A11. Our products comply with RoHS/CE/ISO standards and we can provide certificates.
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