The AirTAC Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X160SH is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm stroke, PT1/8 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC32X160SH is a compact double-acting tie-rod cylinder delivering a push force of 563 N at 0.7 MPa, making it ideal for light automation tasks. This model features a 12 mm piston rod, M10x1.25 rod thread, and a 21 mm adjustable air cushion for smooth end-of-stroke deceleration.
Equipped with a built-in magnet (-S) and high-temperature Viton seals (-H), it operates reliably from 0 to +150 °C, suitable for hot environments where standard seals would fail. The body length A is 140 mm, giving a total extended length of 300 mm for this genuine AirTAC actuator.
| Model | Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X160SH |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| 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 SC series datasheet. Operating pressure 0.15–1.0 MPa, proof pressure 1.5 MPa, temperature −20 to +70 °C. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (standard) / G.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (approx.) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| SC | Standard tie-rod cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related variants: SCD (double rod), SCJ (adjustable stroke), SCT (multi-position). Seals: TPU standard / H = Viton / N = NBR. Thread: blank = PT, G = G thread.
With Viton seals rated to 150°C, this cylinder is suited for autoclave doors, drying ovens, or foundry tooling where ambient heat degrades standard seals.
The built-in magnet allows CMSG/DMSG sensors to clamp directly on the barrel for precise end-of-stroke detection in high-speed sorting gates.
The 32 mm bore and 160 mm stroke provide a small footprint stop actuator on packaging conveyors, with adjustable cushioning to quiet the impact.
Choose the SC32 for light pushing and clamping where space is tight. If you need more force, step up to the SC40, which provides 879 N of push at 0.7 MPa. For this 160 mm stroke, the standard rod bearing is sufficient for purely axial loads; any side load requires an external guide to prevent rod bending.
To ensure a correct replacement, match five key points: 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, PT port thread, the built-in magnet for sensor compatibility, and the Viton seal material for high-temperature operation.
Quick checklist
At 0.7 MPa (7 bar), the push force is 563 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, it reaches 724 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 804 N (82 kgf).
Yes, the Viton seals work from 0 to 150°C, so they also function at room temperature. However, if you do not need high-temperature resistance, the standard TPU seal version (SC32X160S) is more cost-effective.
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