The AirTAC AirTAC SDA32X5S 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 SDA32X5S is a double-acting single-rod compact cylinder engineered for extremely tight axial spaces, delivering 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 overall length compared to conventional round-body units, making it ideal for dense machinery layouts. The 32mm bore features a hard-anodized inner wall and operates on filtered air at 30-500 mm/s.
This specific configuration includes a built-in piston magnet (denoted by the S code) for direct mounting of AirTAC reed or electronic switches along the body grooves. End-of-travel deceleration is handled by a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, which effectively absorbs shock on this 5mm micro-stroke. The unit uses a PT1/8 port and a 12mm piston rod to reliably transmit force to the load.
| Model | AirTAC SDA32X5S 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).
Uses the 5mm micro-stroke to nudge printed circuit boards into exact alignment on an SMT pick-and-place conveyor without overshooting the target position.
Applies 402.1 N of precise clamping pressure at 0.5 MPa to hold a vertical form-fill-seal packaging film steady during the heat sealing process.
Briefly taps small machined aluminum components out of a fixture on a CNC milling station, relying on the compact riveted body to fit within the enclosure.
Selecting this 32mm bore model provides a safe working load of roughly 241 N (about 60% of the 402.1 N push figure at 0.5 MPa) and a vertical lift capacity near 20.5 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. If your application requires less force, the SDA25 offers 245.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the SDA40 yields 628.3 N for heavier demands. Be aware that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve is centered; to hold a load securely without live pressure, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. When ordering, confirm the 32mm bore, 5mm stroke, PT1/8 port, built-in magnet, and female rod-end thread.
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, the push increases to 563 N and the pull to 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum push is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa, and the operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa.
It relies on a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the piston, which is not an adjustable air cushion. If your cycle speeds are high, adding an external shock absorber is advised. Additionally, it will not hold a load if air is lost; the piston drifts, so an external rod lock is required for fail-safe holding.
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