The AirTAC AirTAC SDA32X120B Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 120mm 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 SDA32X120B is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver a push force of 402.1 N and a pull force of 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted body assembly significantly reduces axial mounting depth, making it highly effective for machinery where a traditional round-body unit would occupy too much space. This specific configuration includes a male M10x1.25 threaded piston rod end for secure mechanical load coupling.
Designed for a 120 mm stroke, this model operates at speeds between 30 and 500 mm/s via its PT1/8 port. End-of-travel deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning operators should reduce approach speeds or add external shock absorbers for high-energy loads. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support magnetic position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC SDA32X120B Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 120 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. |
| ×120 | 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).
Actuates routing gates on packaging lines to sort cartons, utilizing the 120 mm stroke to push items cleanly onto adjacent chutes.
Extends to feed raw bar stock or tooling into machining centers, where the male M10x1.25 rod end secures the transfer carriage.
Raises lightweight pallets between conveyor tiers; the 402.1 N extension force handles vertical lifting within the 20.5 kg safe margin.
When sizing this unit, compare its 402.1 N push force at 0.5 MPa against adjacent bores: stepping down to the SDA25 yields 245.4 N, while stepping up to the SDA40 provides 628.3 N. For this 32 mm bore, the safe working load is approximately 241 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa 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, 120 mm stroke, PT1/8 port, male M10x1.25 rod thread (B), and no sensor magnet.
Keep in mind that a standard double-acting cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the piston will drift, and the fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the stroke end without acting as a mechanical lock. If your application requires strict load holding on air loss, you must integrate an external rod lock or a 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, the push force is 563 N and the pull force is 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
No, it uses a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke, which is not an adjustable air cushion. Additionally, because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot be used with reed or electronic switches. The -B option indicates it has a male M10x1.25 piston rod thread.
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