
The AirTAC Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA32X15 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm stroke, PT1/8 air ports and a riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Sensor slots around the body accept magnetic switches for position sensing.
The AirTAC B01-SDA32X15 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder. The leading "B01-" prefix marks this as an application-dedicated (customer-specified) variant of the standard SDA32X15, meaning it is mechanically identical to the base model but grouped for specific customer builds. It delivers 402.1 N of push force and 345.6 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa.
Its short riveted body minimizes axial mounting depth where a round-body unit will not fit. The bore is hard-anodized, and deceleration relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end rather than an adjustable air cushion. This specific SKU lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot host magnetic switches without upgrading to the -S option.
| Model | Airtac B01-SDA Dedicated Cylinder B01-SDA32X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M6×1.0 female / M10×1.25 male (B) |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed NBR bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 120 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SDA compact-cylinder datasheet. Confirm against the product label before installation. Port thread: PT (standard). Rod: female thread (blank) / male thread (B).
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch position sensing (omit = no magnet). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female-thread rod). |
Thread: PT standard. Related SDA-family variants: SSA (single-acting push), STA (single-acting pull), SDAD (double rod), SDAJ (adjustable stroke), SDAT (duplex), SDAW (duplex-end).
Secures printed circuit boards during automated soldering or inspection, utilizing the 15mm stroke to position a 12mm rod without consuming excessive deck space.
Actuates short-throw folding arms on packaging lines, where the 402.1 N push force easily tucks flaps prior to sealing without overstressing the cardboard.
Drives small dowel pins into aluminum extrusions on assembly fixtures, providing consistent placement force while keeping the overall machine footprint shallow.
When sizing this 32mm bore, stepping down to the SDA25 yields 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA40 provides 628.3 N. This B01-SDA32X15 configuration features a 15mm stroke, a PT1/8 port, a 12mm rod, and a female M6x1.0 rod-end thread. Based on the 402.1 N push figure, a safe working load is roughly 241 N (about 60% capacity), translating to a vertical lift of approximately 20.5 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
Note that a plain compact cylinder drifts when air is lost or the valve is centered, as the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end rather than locking the load. To hold a vertical position securely, incorporate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve into your pneumatic circuit.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, this 32mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 402.1 N push and 345.6 N pull. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 563 N. The theoretical maximum push is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
The B01- prefix simply denotes an application-dedicated (customer-specified) line of the standard SDA32X15, with no mechanical changes to the specs. It uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to absorb end-stop shock; it is not an adjustable air cushion. For high-speed cycles, add an external shock absorber or slow the approach speed.
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