The AirTAC AirTAC SDA32X30SH Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 30mm 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 SDA32X30SH is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for tight machinery footprints. Its riveted assembly minimizes axial mounting depth, achieving a 402.1 N extend push at 0.5 MPa (345.6 N retract) via a 32 mm bore. The 12 mm piston rod features a male M10x1.25 thread end, and the body incorporates a built-in magnet for position sensing.
This unit operates on PT1/8 ports and includes an -H fluororubber (FKM) seal for heightened oil resistance. End-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. For high kinetic energy cycles, adding an external shock absorber is advised to prevent impact damage.
| Model | AirTAC SDA32X30SH Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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. |
| ×30 | 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 boards within drilling stations, using the 402.1 N extend force to hold panels firmly without crushing delicate traces.
Actuates folding mechanisms on packaging lines, where the short 30 mm stroke and FKM seals withstand dusty, high-speed corrugated board environments.
Positions sheet metal backgauges in press brakes, relying on the male M10x1.25 rod thread for rigid load coupling and the magnet for stroke confirmation.
When sizing this 32 mm bore, compare its 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa against adjacent options: stepping down to the SDA25 yields 245.4 N, while stepping up to the SDA40 provides 628.3 N. A practical safe working load is roughly 241 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a 2:1 safety margin for a 20.5 kg vertical lift. Confirm your ordering essentials: 32 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, PT1/8 port, male M10x1.25 rod, magnet, and FKM seals.
Note that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure drops or the valve centers. The fixed NBR bumper only slows the piston near stroke end and does not function as a locking brake. If your process requires absolute load holding during an air loss event, 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, push is 563 N and pull is 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum push is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with an operating pressure range of 0.15-1.0 MPa.
No, the piston will drift if air is lost or the valve is centered. The fixed NBR bumper only decelerates the piston near the stroke ends and does not act as a brake. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for load holding.
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