
The AirTAC Airtac SCT32-63 Multi-Position Tandem Air Cylinder SCT32X50X15S is a genuine double-acting MULTI-POSITION (tandem) air cylinder: two piston sections of 50mm and 15mm give 4 controllable stop positions across a 65mm total travel, with a Ø32mm bore, PT1/8 ports and adjustable end cushioning.
The SCT32X50X15S is a double-acting multi-position tandem cylinder that delivers four fixed rod positions: fully retracted (0 mm), 15 mm, 50 mm, and the combined total travel of 65 mm. Each piston section generates 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, driven through a 12 mm diameter rod. The built-in magnet allows direct mounting of CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors for position feedback.
With a compact body length A of 233 mm and a 21 mm adjustable air cushion, this tie-rod cylinder is suited for light-duty sorting or diverting tasks requiring multiple stop points without complex controls. The PT1/8 ports and standard TPU seals support an operating pressure of 0.15–1.0 MPa across a temperature range of -20 to +70 °C.
| Model | Airtac SCT32-63 Multi-Position Tandem Air Cylinder SCT32X50X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | SCT multi-position tie-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke 1 / Stroke 2 | 50 / 15 mm |
| Total travel | 65 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) | 50 mm |
| P2 (section 2) | 15 mm |
| P3 (both extended) | 65 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). |
| ×50 | Stroke 1 (section 1) in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 distinct positions to route packages to two separate conveyor lanes from a single infeed point, with a retracted home position and an extended clearing stop.
Achieve two different pressing depths (15 mm and 50 mm) in a single cycle for parts that require a shallow pre-form before a final deep draw, using the 65 mm total stroke for ejection.
Sort mixed parts by height. The 15 mm stop checks short components, the 50 mm stop checks mid-size ones, and the 65 mm position rejects tall parts, all verified by the cylinder's magnetic sensors.
Choose the SCT32X50X15S when your application needs four distinct mechanical stops from a single pneumatic unit, eliminating the cost and complexity of two separate cylinders with external hard stops. This model is a direct replacement for another AirTAC SCT32X50X15S with a magnet and PT ports. If higher force is needed, stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N of push per section at 0.5 MPa. For strokes over 300 mm, evaluate the rod bearing support to prevent side-load deflection.
Multi-position checklist
This tandem cylinder provides four discrete mechanical stops: 0 mm (fully retracted), 15 mm (section 2 extended), 50 mm (section 1 extended), and 65 mm (both sections extended). It does not provide infinitely variable positioning.
Yes, it is designed as a compact alternative to two single-rod cylinders mounted back-to-back. To be a drop-in replacement, the replacement SCT unit must match the 32 mm bore, 50 mm and 15 mm strokes, PT port thread, and the integrated magnet sensor option.
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