The AirTAC Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X170FA is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 170mm stroke, PT1/8 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC32X170FA is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 170 mm stroke, factory-assembled with an FA front rectangular flange for direct panel mounting. At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N of push force, making it a compact workhorse for light clamping and sorting tasks.
This tie-rod cylinder uses a 12 mm diameter piston rod with an M10x1.25 rod thread and PT1/8 ports. The adjustable air cushion at each end (21 mm cushion length) decelerates the piston smoothly, extending service life in high-cycle applications. The body length A is 140 mm, giving a total extended length of approximately 310 mm.
| Model | Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X170FA |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 170 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. |
| ×170 | 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.
The 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa and 170 mm stroke suits light-duty CNC fixture clamps and assembly jigs where a front-flange mount simplifies integration.
Actuates small package diverters on conveyors. The adjustable cushion reduces end-of-stroke shock, protecting the diverter mechanism from impact wear.
Operates test-tube pick-and-place slides in diagnostic equipment. The compact 140 mm body length and clean double-acting control suit repetitive lab workflows.
Choose the SC32X170FA when 402 N at 0.5 MPa meets your load requirement and a front-flange panel mount is needed. If your force requirement grows, step up to the SC40 series which delivers 628 N at the same pressure. For strokes above 300 mm on this 12 mm rod, consider an external guide to prevent rod bearing side-load and bending.
To replace an existing cylinder, match five points: 32 mm bore, 170 mm stroke, PT1/8 port thread, FA front flange mounting (F-SC32FA), and the absence of a magnet. The SC is a tie-rod design and is dimensionally shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder, so it is not a drop-in ISO replacement.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 345 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, the push force reaches 724 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 82 kgf.
No. The AirTAC SC series is a tie-rod cylinder and is physically shorter than an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. It will only directly replace another AirTAC SC tie-rod cylinder with the same 32 mm bore, 170 mm stroke, PT ports, and FA front flange mount.
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