
The AirTAC Airtac SCT32-63 Multi-Position Tandem Air Cylinder SCT32X250X250 is a genuine double-acting MULTI-POSITION (tandem) air cylinder: two piston sections of 250mm and 250mm give 3 controllable stop positions across a 500mm total travel, with a Ø32mm bore, PT1/8 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The SCT32X250X250 is a double-acting multi-position cylinder that delivers three fixed rod positions: fully retracted, 250 mm, and 500 mm total travel. Each of its two piston sections generates 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, driven through a 12 mm diameter rod with M10x1.25 threads, making it suitable for light-duty sorting or diverting tasks.
Built on a tie-rod body with a 233 mm base length and 21 mm of adjustable air cushion at each end, this genuine AirTAC cylinder decelerates loads smoothly. The PT1/8 ports supply air to either section independently, allowing simple pneumatic control of the three stop points without complex electronics.
| Model | Airtac SCT32-63 Multi-Position Tandem Air Cylinder SCT32X250X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SCT multi-position tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke 1 / Stroke 2 | 250 / 250 mm |
| Total travel | 500 mm |
| Stop positions | 3 positions |
| Acting type | Double acting (tandem, multi-position) |
| 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 / section | Up to 500 mm standard |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SCT (multi-position) datasheet. SCT is available in bores 32–100; each of the two sections has a 500 mm max standard stroke (800 mm max). Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT (standard) / G.
| Position | Rod extension |
|---|---|
| P0 (retracted) | 0 mm |
| P1 (section 1) | 250 mm |
| P2 (both extended) | 500 mm |
Positions are set by pressurising section 1, section 2, or both. With equal strokes you get 3 distinct positions; with unequal strokes you get 4.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Force is per actuated piston section (single-piston, same as the SC bore): push uses the full bore area, pull subtracts the rod area. Size with a safety margin.
| SCT | Multi-position (tandem) tie-rod cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (SCT range 32–100). |
| ×250 | Stroke 1 (section 1) in mm. |
| ×250 | Stroke 2 (section 2) in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related types: SC (single rod), SCD (double rod), SCJ (adjustable stroke). SCT mounting: Basic, FA, FB, CA, CB, LB. Seals: TPU standard / H = Viton / N = NBR. Thread: blank = PT, G = G thread.
Directs packages to three different conveyor lanes by stopping the rod at 0, 250, and 500 mm, simplifying multi-outlet sorting systems.
Applies labels at two distinct heights on a product. The cylinder extends to 250 mm for the first label and 500 mm for the second, then fully retracts.
Advances components in two 250 mm increments on an assembly line, presenting parts at an intermediate station and a final pick point.
Choose the SCT32X250X250 when your application needs three defined positions from a single compact unit, avoiding the complexity of two separate cylinders and external stops. If higher force is needed, stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N of push per section at the same 0.5 MPa. For replacement, match the 32 mm bore, both 250 mm strokes, PT port thread, and basic mounting. With a 250 mm stroke per section, ensure the rod is guided if significant side loads are present to prevent bending.
Multi-position checklist
It has three distinct rod positions: 0 mm (fully retracted), 250 mm (first section extended), and 500 mm (both sections extended). The two equal strokes create these three stops.
Each of the two piston sections independently produces 402 N of push force and 345 N of pull force when operated at 0.5 MPa. The force does not combine; it acts per section.
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