The AirTAC Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X42 is a genuine double-acting standard air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 42mm stroke, PT1/8 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. It is used for push, pull, lift and clamp motion in industrial automation.
The AirTAC SC32X42 is a compact double-acting tie-rod cylinder delivering 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa (724 N at the 0.9 MPa maximum operating pressure). Its 12 mm diameter piston rod and 21 mm adjustable air cushion make it a precise actuator for short-stroke clamping, sorting, and light assembly tasks.
With a body length A of just 140 mm, this 32 mm bore cylinder fits into tight machine envelopes where space is at a premium. The SC series is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder, so it is not a dimensional drop-in for that standard, but it matches the footprint of existing AirTAC SC32 installations exactly.
| Model | Airtac SC32 Standard Cylinder SC32X42 |
|---|---|
| Series | SC standard tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 42 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. |
| ×42 | 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 is ideal for workholding clamps on CNC jigs and assembly fixtures where a short 42 mm stroke securely locks parts.
Fast 30-800 mm/s speed range and compact 140 mm body length suit high-cycle diverting gates on packaging and electronics lines.
Fits into tight OEM machine spaces for pressing, ejecting, or lifting light loads, with an adjustable cushion to reduce end-of-stroke impact.
Choose the SC32X42 when your application needs roughly 400 N of force in a small package. If you need more thrust, stepping up to the SC40 delivers 628 N at the same 0.5 MPa pressure. For strokes of 300 mm or longer on a 12 mm rod, consider an external guide or a guided cylinder to protect the rod bearing from side loads.
To replace an existing unit, match five points: 32 mm bore, 42 mm stroke, PT1/8 port thread, basic (no bracket) mounting, and confirm the magnet option. This model has no built-in magnet, so order the -S suffix (SC32X42S) if you need CMSG/DMSG sensor mounting.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa the cylinder pushes with 402 N and pulls with 345 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.9 MPa, push force rises to 724 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 82 kgf.
No. The SC series is a tie-rod design that is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder, so it is not dimensionally interchangeable. It is a direct replacement only for another AirTAC SC32 cylinder with matching bore, stroke, PT port, and basic mounting.
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