The AirTAC AirTAC SDA32X15S Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore 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 SDA32X15S is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight axial spaces. It generates 402.1 N of push force and 345.6 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating via a PT1/8 port. The riveted body design drastically reduces overall length compared to round-body alternatives, making it highly effective for minimizing machine footprint.
Equipped with a built-in piston magnet (-S), this unit supports AirTAC reed or electronic switches via the body grooves for precise position detection. The 12 mm rod utilizes a female M6x1.0 thread, and end-stop deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC SDA32X15S Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore |
|---|---|
| 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 where the 15 mm stroke and 402.1 N force provide rigid holding without consuming valuable Z-axis height.
Actuates short folding mechanisms on packaging lines to tuck carton flaps, utilizing the space-saving riveted body to fit within narrow conveyor side frames.
Pushes molded electronic components out of test fixtures, relying on the built-in magnet to trigger a reed or electronic switch for a confirmed ejection signal.
When sizing this 32 mm bore actuator, evaluate your force margins carefully. 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 SDA32X15S at 0.5 MPa, the 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. To finalize your order, confirm the 15 mm stroke, PT1/8 port, female M6x1.0 rod thread, and the required -S magnet.
Note that a standard compact cylinder cannot maintain a load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the piston will drift. The fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the stroke near the end caps and does not function as a locking brake. If your application requires static holding, incorporate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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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 on filtered air between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
It relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston, which is not an adjustable air cushion, so high-speed applications may need external shock absorbers. The -S option includes a built-in magnet for use with AirTAC reed or electronic switches mounted in the body grooves.
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