The AirTAC Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X38 is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 38mm stroke, PT1/8 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The SC32X38 is a compact double-acting tie-rod cylinder delivering a push force of 402 N at 0.5 MPa (724 N at the 0.9 MPa maximum operating pressure). Its 38 mm stroke is a short, non-standard length that fits neatly into space-constrained pick-and-place or clamping fixtures where a standard 25 or 50 mm stroke would be too long.
Built with a 12 mm diameter piston rod and an M10x1.25 rod thread, this model uses PT1/8 ports and a 21 mm adjustable air cushion at each end to decelerate the piston quietly. The body length A is 140 mm, giving a total extended length of approximately 178 mm.
| Model | Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X38 |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 38 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. |
| ×38 | 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 38 mm stroke and 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa suit light clamping and holding of small components in CNC or assembly jigs.
Compact enough for conveyor side rails, the SC32X38 actuates part stops or diverts small packages with a controlled, cushioned motion.
The short 38 mm travel and adjustable cushion make it ideal for repetitive actuation in laboratory test rigs and small automation cells.
Choose the SC32X38 when you need a short, precise stroke around 38 mm in a 32 mm bore package. If your force requirement grows, step up to the SC40 series, which provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. For strokes of 300 mm or more, consider an external guide or a guided cylinder to protect the 12 mm rod from side-load bending.
To replace an existing unit, match five points: 32 mm bore, 38 mm stroke, PT1/8 port thread, basic (no bracket) mounting, and confirm whether a magnet is needed. This model has no built-in magnet, so order the -S suffix variant if you plan to use CMSG/DMSG sensors.
Quick checklist
At 0.7 MPa operating pressure the SC32X38 produces 563 N of push force. The maximum push force at 0.9 MPa is 724 N, and the theoretical force at 1.0 MPa is 82 kgf.
This standard SC32X38 model does not include a built-in magnet. To use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors clamped directly on the barrel, order the SC32X38-S variant, which adds the magnet ring on the piston.
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