The AirTAC AirTAC SDA32X60SH Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore is a genuine double-acting COMPACT (thin) air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 60mm 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 SDA32X60SH is a double-acting, single-rod compact cylinder engineered to deliver 402.1 N of push force and 345.6 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted assembly merges the barrel, rear cover, and piston into a highly space-efficient unit, drastically reducing axial mounting depth compared to conventional round-body designs. This specific configuration includes a 60 mm stroke, a built-in piston magnet for position sensing, and high-temperature fluororubber (FKM) seals.
The 32 mm bore features a hard-anodized inner wall and uses a PT1/8 port paired with a 12 mm piston rod. Rather than an adjustable air cushion, the piston strikes a fixed NBR bumper at each end to decelerate the stroke. Because this bumper is not a locking mechanism, the piston will drift if air pressure is lost; applications requiring suspended load holding must integrate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
| Model | AirTAC SDA32X60SH Compact Cylinder | 32mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | SDA compact (thin) cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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. |
| ×60 | 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 aluminum workpieces inside machining centers, utilizing the 402.1 N extend force to hold parts rigidly against cutting forces without occupying excessive tooling envelope.
Drives mechanical arms to tuck corrugated box flaps prior to tape sealing, where the 60 mm stroke provides the precise reach needed across varying box widths.
Actuates routing paddles on logistics conveyor lines, relying on the FKM seals to withstand elevated ambient temperatures near heat-shrink tunnels.
When sizing this actuator, stepping down to the SDA25 reduces the 0.5 MPa push capacity to 245.4 N, while stepping up to the SDA40 increases it to 628.3 N. Based on the 402.1 N output at 0.5 MPa, a safe working load is approximately 241 N (60 percent capacity), translating to a vertical lift capability of roughly 20.5 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. To order, confirm the 32 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, PT1/8 porting, female M6x1.0 rod thread, the S magnet option for reed or electronic switches, and the H FKM seal variant.
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, the push force is 563 N and the pull force is 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum push force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa and a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
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 end and does not act as a brake. To maintain a suspended load, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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