The AirTAC Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X240S 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 SC32X240S is a double-acting tie-rod cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 240 mm stroke, equipped with a built-in magnet (-S) for direct mounting of CMSG/DMSG/EMSG reed or solid-state sensors. At 0.5 MPa it provides 402 N of push force and 345 N of pull force, making it a compact workhorse for light automation tasks.
This model uses a 12 mm diameter piston rod with an M10x1.25 rod thread and PT1/8 ports. The adjustable air cushion (21 mm length) decelerates the piston quietly, and the total extended body length is approximately 380 mm (140 mm body + 240 mm stroke). The operating temperature range with standard TPU seals is -20 to +70 °C.
| Model | Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X240S |
|---|---|
| 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 built-in magnet allows CMSG/DMSG sensors to confirm full extension and retraction, ideal for small-part ejectors and diverters where end-of-stroke verification prevents jams.
With 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm cylinder reliably actuates small sorting gates or lane dividers on packaging conveyors, with sensors providing real-time position feedback to the PLC.
The compact 32 mm bore and 240 mm stroke suit lab equipment like pipette tip loaders or vial cappers, where the sensor confirms each cycle completes before the next step begins.
Choose the SC32X240S when your application needs sensor feedback within a 32 mm bore envelope. If you require higher force, stepping up to the SC40 bore provides 628 N of push force at the same 0.5 MPa pressure. For strokes longer than 300 mm on this 12 mm rod, evaluate side-load conditions carefully—an unsupported rod can bend under lateral force, so consider an external linear guide or a guided cylinder variant.
For a direct replacement, match five key points: 32 mm bore, 240 mm stroke, PT1/8 port thread, the built-in magnet (-S) for sensor compatibility, and the basic mounting configuration. This cylinder is a tie-rod design and is not dimensionally interchangeable with ISO 15552 profile cylinders.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402 N and the pull force is 345 N. At 0.7 MPa, push force increases to 563 N. The maximum operating pressure is 1.0 MPa, delivering 724 N of push force. Always size the cylinder using your actual working pressure, not the theoretical maximum.
Yes. The -S suffix in SC32X240S indicates a built-in magnet on the piston, so AirTAC CMSG (reed) and DMSG/EMSG (solid-state) sensors can be clamped directly onto the barrel tie-rods to detect piston position without any modification.
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