
The AirTAC SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X15 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm stroke, PT1/8 air ports and a riveted short body that saves mounting depth. Sensor slots around the body accept magnetic switches for position sensing.
The AirTAC SDA32X15 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver 402.1 N of push force and 345.6 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its hard-anodized 32 mm bore and two-way piston seal ensure reliable operation within a 0.15-1.0 MPa pressure range. Operating speeds of 30-500 mm/s are attainable across the 15 mm travel distance.
Designed with a short riveted body, this unit minimizes axial mounting depth where a standard round-body unit would not fit. The piston rod measures 12 mm and terminates in a standard female M6x1.0 thread. End-stopping relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning high-energy cycles may require an external shock absorber to prevent impact damage.
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M6×1.0 female / M10×1.25 male (B) |
| 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 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed NBR bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 120 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SDA compact-cylinder datasheet. Confirm against the product label before installation. Port thread: PT (standard). Rod: female thread (blank) / male thread (B).
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch position sensing (omit = no magnet). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female-thread rod). |
Thread: PT standard. Related SDA-family variants: SSA (single-acting push), STA (single-acting pull), SDAD (double rod), SDAJ (adjustable stroke), SDAT (duplex), SDAW (duplex-end).
Secures printed circuit board panels during routing operations. The 402.1 N extend force holds the substrate firmly against the machining bed without deflecting the 12 mm rod.
Drives the short mechanical arm that tucks minor flaps on case erectors. The 15 mm stroke retracts quickly within the 30-500 mm/s speed band to maintain high packaging throughput.
Ejects small stamped metal pins from progressive dies. The fixed NBR bumper absorbs the internal end-stop impact, protecting the die set during rapid ejection cycles.
When sizing this 32 mm bore actuator, evaluate your force requirements carefully. If you need less thrust, stepping down to the SDA25 provides 245.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Conversely, scaling up to the SDA40 yields 628.3 N at the same pressure.
Ensure you specify the PT1/8 port, the 15 mm stroke, and the female rod end when ordering. Note that this base configuration lacks a piston magnet, so position sensing is not possible without the -S option. Furthermore, a standard double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; if your application demands strict load holding, integrate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 402.1 N and the pull force is 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 563 N and pull to 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum push is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa, which is the maximum operating pressure.
No, this specific SKU does not include a piston magnet. To use AirTAC reed or electronic switches in the body grooves, you must order the SDA32X15S variant with the built-in magnet option.
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