
The AirTAC Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD32X185 is a genuine double-acting profile-type standard air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 185mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. Its hard-anodized aluminum-profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore, and it shares SC-series mounting accessories.
The AirTAC SAUD32X185 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder. A 12mm rod exits both ends of the hard-anodized extruded aluminum barrel, meaning both faces use the rod-side piston area. This yields exactly 345 N of thrust and pull at 0.5 MPa. The unit is notably shorter than a standard ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore, and mounts via FA flange or LB foot brackets compatible with the AirTAC SC series.
Because the piston rod protrudes at the rear, the cylinder provides inherent anti-rotation guidance and can drive twin tooling simultaneously. From the 345 N baseline, your safe working load is roughly 207 N, translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 18 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG or DMSG sensors. Note that the 1/8" port feeds the chamber, and the 21mm adjustable air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end.
| Model | Airtac SAUD Double Rod Cylinder SAUD32X185 |
|---|---|
| Series | SAU profile-type cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 185 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 21 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1000 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SAU series datasheet. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (blank) / G (BSPP). A high-temperature seal (0-150 °C) is available.
| 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.
| SAU | Profile-type standard cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×185 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related SAU-family variants: SAUD (double rod), SAUJ (adjustable stroke), SAUF (with built-in solenoid valve), and SAU-S with built-in magnet. Seals: TPU (blank) / Viton H / NBR N. Sensor switches: CMSG / DMSG / EMSG.
Drives two opposing pick-off fingers simultaneously with equal 345 N force, ensuring perfectly synchronized part ejection without twisting.
Uses the dual-rod geometry to resist torsional deflection, acting as a rigid guide pin for a 185mm stroke length on a clamping fixture.
Leverages the rear protruding rod to physically strike an external mechanical limit switch, providing a hard positional confirmation without onboard sensors.
Choose this 32mm bore when you need 345 N of equal bidirectional force at 0.5 MPa. If your project requires less push, stepping down is not an option as 32mm is the smallest available SAUD size. If you need more power, the 40mm bore provides 528 N each way. The 185mm stroke is well within the 1000mm standard limit, but at this length you should ensure external linear guides support any side loads to prevent binding. Select this double-rod architecture specifically for non-rotating duties, synchronized twin-tool setups, or when a back rod is needed to trip a mechanical switch. Remember this non-magnetic variant cannot host sensors, and a plain cylinder drifts on air loss, so add an external rod lock for vertical holding.
Quick checklist
The force is equal in both directions because the 12mm rod exits both ends. It generates 345 N at 0.5 MPa, 483 N at 0.7 MPa, and 621 N at 0.9 MPa. The 1/8" port supplies air to achieve these figures.
No, the 21mm adjustable cushions only decelerate the piston near the stroke ends; they do not lock the load. On air loss, the rod will drift. You must install an external pilot-operated check valve or rod lock to hold a suspended load.
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