The AirTAC Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X240 is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 240mm stroke, PT1/8 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC32X240 is a compact double-acting pneumatic cylinder from the AirTAC SC tie-rod family, delivering 402 N of push force when supplied with 0.5 MPa air pressure. With a 240 mm stroke, it is well within the 1000 mm maximum standard stroke for the 32 mm bore, making it a readily available standard configuration.
This model features a 12 mm diameter piston rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread and PT1/8 ports. The adjustable air cushion, with a 21 mm cushion length, decelerates the piston smoothly at both ends of the stroke, reducing impact noise and vibration in high-cycle applications.
| Model | Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X240 |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 240 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. |
| ×240 | 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 240 mm stroke and 402 N force at 0.5 MPa are ideal for pushing lightweight components off a conveyor line or sorting chute in packaging machinery.
Use the SC32X240 for consistent, low-force clamping of small electronic or plastic assemblies during bonding or screw-driving operations.
The clean, filtered-air operation and compact tie-rod body suit the repetitive linear movements in test-tube handling or sample preparation devices.
Select the SC32X240 for light pneumatic tasks where its 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa is sufficient. If your application requires higher force, consider stepping up to the 40 mm bore SC40 series, which provides 628 N at the same pressure. For strokes of 300 mm or longer on a 12 mm rod, evaluate side-load conditions carefully; an external guide rail is recommended to protect the rod bearing from bending moments.
To ensure a correct replacement, match five key points: 32 mm bore, 240 mm stroke, PT1/8 port thread, basic mounting (no bracket), and the absence of a built-in magnet. This cylinder is dimensionally a tie-rod design and is not interchangeable with ISO 15552 profile cylinders.
Quick checklist
At the standard operating pressure of 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N. The force increases to 563 N at 0.7 MPa and reaches a maximum of 724 N at the 0.9 MPa operating limit.
No, this specific SC32X240 code does not include the '-S' magnet option. The piston lacks a built-in magnetic ring. To use CMSG or DMSG sensors, order the SC32X240-S variant, which has a magnet integrated into the piston for sensor compatibility.
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