The AirTAC AirTAC SDA32X160 Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm 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 SDA32X160 is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for a 32mm bore, delivering a push force of 402.1 N and a pull force of 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted assembly merges the barrel, rear cover, piston, and rod to drastically reduce axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body units. The internal bore is hard-anodized and paired with a two-way piston seal for low-friction operation.
Because the 160mm stroke exceeds the 130mm maximum standard for this bore size, this specific unit is a non-standard, made-to-order configuration. End-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. Note that this SKU is supplied without a piston magnet, so it cannot host reed or electronic switches for position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC SDA32X160 Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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. |
| ×160 | 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).
Pushes corrugated cartons between sorting lanes on a logistics conveyor, utilizing the 160mm travel to clear adjacent belt traffic.
Drives a mechanical arm to fold top cardboard flaps on a case erector, relying on the 402.1 N extend force to overcome cardboard resistance.
Acts as a retractable stop for empty pallets entering a robotic stretch wrapper, saving floor space due to the short riveted body profile.
When sizing this actuator, evaluate your force needs carefully. Stepping down to the SDA25 yields 245.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to the SDA40 provides 628.3 N. The 32mm bore here offers a computed safe working load of roughly 241 N (about 60% of the 402.1 N figure) and can vertically lift approximately 20.5 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Keep in mind that a plain SDA body does not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; the piston will drift, and the fixed bumper only decelerates it near the stroke end. For suspended loads, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
To order correctly, confirm the 32mm bore, 160mm non-standard stroke, and PT1/8 port. This base SKU lacks the S option (no magnet) and features a female M6x1.0 rod-end thread on a 12mm piston rod.
Quick checklist
This 32mm bore double-acting cylinder generates a push force of 402.1 N and a pull force of 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 563 N. The theoretical maximum push is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and speed operates between 30-500 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU is manufactured without a piston magnet, meaning it cannot support reed or electronic switches. You would need to specify the S option (SDA32X160S) to enable sensor integration. Additionally, since the 160mm stroke exceeds the 130mm standard maximum, it is produced as a made-to-order item.
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