The AirTAC AirTAC SDA32X5BH Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore 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.
The AirTAC SDA32X5BH is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered for extremely short axial mounting envelopes. Its riveted body assembly minimizes footprint depth where standard round-body actuators cannot fit, yielding a push force of 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa. Equipped with an FKM fluororubber seal, this unit resists higher thermal exposure and oil degradation better than standard NBR components.
This specific configuration features a 5 mm stroke with a male M10x1.25 piston rod thread for secure mechanical coupling to your load. The 32 mm bore utilizes a PT1/8 port and a 12 mm rod diameter. End-of-travel deceleration is managed by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion, meaning external shock absorbers should be added for high-energy impacts.
| Model | AirTAC SDA32X5BH Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore |
|---|---|
| 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).
| 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. |
| ×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).
Applies precise 5 mm lateral trimming pressure on printed circuit boards during conveyor routing, utilizing the 402.1 N force without consuming longitudinal lane space.
Drives the short 5 mm closing stroke of a heat-sealing jaw on a vertical form-fill-seal machine, where the FKM seals withstand ambient packaging heat.
Delivers a brief 5 mm positioning tap to align connector pins prior to press-fitting, taking advantage of the male M10x1.25 thread for rigid tooling attachment.
When sizing this actuator, evaluate your force margins carefully. Stepping down to the SDA25 provides 245.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to the SDA40 yields 628.3 N. For the SDA32X5BH itself, a safe working load is approximately 241 N (about 60% of the 402.1 N figure), allowing a vertical lift of roughly 20.5 kg with a 2:1 safety factor. Note that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, as the fixed bumper only decelerates near the stroke end rather than locking the piston. To secure a load without live pressure, incorporate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. Confirm your ordering essentials: 32 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, PT1/8 port, male M10x1.25 rod thread, and FKM seals.
Quick checklist
This 32 mm 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, the push increases to 563 N. The theoretical maximum push is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa, and supports 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 -S variant is required for position sensing. Additionally, this version uses a male M10x1.25 piston rod rather than the default female thread, and relies on a fixed NBR bumper for end-stop deceleration instead of an adjustable cushion.
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