Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X5
The AirTAC Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X5 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 5mm 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.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0 (F) / M10×1.25 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper (both ends)
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About the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X5
The AirTAC SDA32X5 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for extremely tight axial spaces. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it generates 402.1 N of push force and 345.6 N of pull force. The riveted body assembly significantly reduces overall length compared to conventional round-body cylinders, making it ideal for minimal mounting depth. It features a hard-anodized bore and a two-way piston seal for reliable performance.
This specific configuration has a 5 mm stroke and uses a 12 mm piston rod. End-stop deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning external shock absorbers should be considered for high-energy approaches. Note that this SKU does not include a piston magnet, so it cannot support magnetic position sensing.
Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X5 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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).
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X5
| SDA | Compact (thin) double-acting cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | 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).
Where the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X5 Is Used
PCB Edge Guiding
Provides precise 5 mm lateral nudging of printed circuit boards on an SMT pick-and-place conveyor without extending into adjacent lanes.
Carton Flap Tucking
Delivers a rapid 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa to tuck minor flaps on a continuous motion cartoning machine where axial depth is severely restricted.
Pneumatic Ejector Pins
Acts as a short-stroke ejector in a modular fixture plate, pushing thin plastic parts out of a mold cavity using its 12 mm diameter rod.
Is the Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X5 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this actuator, evaluate your force margins both ways: stepping down to the SDA25 yields 245.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA40 provides 628.3 N. For the SDA32X5, a safe working load is approximately 241 N (about 60% of the 402.1 N figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of roughly 20.5 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Confirm your ordering essentials: 32 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, PT1/8 port, female M6x1.0 rod thread, and no sensor magnet. If your application must hold a load without live pressure, note that the piston will drift on air loss; the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end and acts as neither a lock nor a brake, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Short-body depth vs. a round-body cylinder
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT)
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
- ✓ Side load — avoid on a compact rod
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the short piston rod.
- check Very long strokes are unsuitable for the compact body.
- check Front/rear covers are riveted — do not dismantle.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac SDA Ultra Thin Cylinder SDA32X5 FAQ
This 32 mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 402.1 N push and 345.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 563 N push at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum push force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU lacks the internal piston magnet, so it cannot trigger AirTAC reed or electronic switches. The body retains the standard sensor grooves, but you must select the SDA32X5S variant to enable position sensing.
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