
The AirTAC Airtac SCT32-63 Multi-Position Tandem Air Cylinder SCT32X33X62SN is a genuine double-acting MULTI-POSITION (tandem) air cylinder: two piston sections of 33mm and 62mm give 4 controllable stop positions across a 95mm total travel, with a Ø32mm bore, PT1/8 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The SCT32X33X62SN is a double-acting multi-position tandem cylinder that delivers four distinct rod stops—0 mm, 33 mm, 62 mm, and the full combined travel of 95 mm. By pressurising the two piston sections independently or together, you get repeatable mechanical indexing without complex controls. Each 32 mm bore section generates 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, and the 12 mm diameter hard-chrome-plated rod handles the offset loads common in compact sorting tasks.
This specific model includes a built-in magnet (-S) for direct mounting of CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, enabling precise end-of-stroke or mid-position confirmation. It is fitted with NBR (nitrile) seals, making it a solid choice for general industrial air service within the standard -20 to +70 °C range. The body length A(SCT) is 233 mm, and the adjustable pneumatic cushion at each end section absorbs energy smoothly to protect the end caps during high-cycle operation.
| Model | Airtac SCT32-63 Multi-Position Tandem Air Cylinder SCT32X33X62SN |
|---|---|
| Series | SCT multi-position tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke 1 / Stroke 2 | 33 / 62 mm |
| Total travel | 95 mm |
| Stop positions | 4 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) | 33 mm |
| P2 (section 2) | 62 mm |
| P3 (both extended) | 95 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). |
| ×33 | Stroke 1 (section 1) in mm. |
| ×62 | 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.
Use the four discrete positions (0, 33, 62, 95 mm) to route small packages or components to three separate conveyor lanes from a single infeed point, with the retracted position serving as a neutral or fourth lane.
Achieve a shallow 33 mm pre-press and a deeper 62 mm final staking depth in assembly fixtures. The 95 mm full-extension position can be used for part ejection or clearing the tooling area.
Control a two-stage material feed in packaging or woodworking machinery. The first 33 mm stroke advances a stop gate, the 62 mm stroke feeds material, and the combined 95 mm stroke retracts the gate fully for the next cycle.
Choose the SCT32 when your application needs up to four fixed mechanical stops from a single tie-rod assembly, saving the cost and plumbing of two separate cylinders with external hard stops. If the 402 N push force per section (at 0.5 MPa) is marginal, stepping up to the SCT40 provides 628 N per section. For a direct replacement, match the 32 mm bore, both strokes (33 mm and 62 mm), the PT port thread, the built-in magnet (-S), and the basic mounting configuration. Note that the 33 mm section stroke is a non-standard value, so this is a made-to-order configuration—ensure your system design can accommodate the exact 95 mm total travel before ordering.
Multi-position checklist
This tandem cylinder provides four discrete mechanical stop positions: 0 mm (fully retracted), 33 mm (first section extended), 62 mm (second section extended), and 95 mm (both sections extended, total travel). The positions are achieved by pressurising the two piston sections individually or simultaneously.
Yes, if you need the specific 33 mm and 62 mm strokes. The SCT32X33X62SN integrates both strokes into one tie-rod body, which simplifies mounting and eliminates the need to synchronise two separate cylinders. A direct replacement must match the 32 mm bore, both strokes, the PT port thread, the built-in magnet for sensors, and the NBR seal material.
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