
The AirTAC Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD32X50 is a genuine double-acting COMPACT cylinder with a piston rod out BOTH ends (Ø32mm bore, 50mm stroke). The through-rod resists twisting and lets you drive a tool on one end while a switch or dog reads position on the other — with identical force in both directions.
The AirTAC SDAD32X50 is a double-acting compact cylinder featuring a 32mm bore and a 50mm stroke. Because the 12mm piston rod exits both ends of the riveted body, the annular area remains identical on extend and retract. This geometry yields equal push and pull force, delivering 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa in each direction.
The through-rod design inherently resists twisting, allowing you to mount a work tool on one end while tracking position with a dog on the opposite side. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. Operating speeds span 30-500 mm/s within a temperature range of -20 to +70 C.
| Model | Airtac SDAD Double Rod Slim Cylinder SDAD32X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | SDAD compact double-rod cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 50 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, rod both ends |
| 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 |
Because a rod occupies both cylinder chambers, the effective area — and therefore the force — is identical in both directions. Specifications follow the official AirTAC SDAD datasheet.
| Pressure | Force (both directions) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 70 kgf |
Force uses the annular (rod-side) area on both strokes, so extend and retract match. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction. Size with a safety margin.
| SDAD | Compact double-acting cylinder, rod out both ends. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch sensing (omit = none). |
| B | Male-thread piston rods (omit = female thread). |
Thread: PT standard. Related SDA-family variants: SDA (single rod), SSA/STA (single acting), SDAJ (adjustable stroke), SDAT (duplex), SDAW (duplex-end).
Drives a gripper on one end while the opposite rod end mounts a physical dog, utilizing the 345.6 N equal force for balanced pick-and-place without rotational twist.
Raises and lowers a 17.6 kg fixture with a 2:1 margin, relying on the through-rod geometry to prevent binding during vertical ascent and descent.
Actuates folding mechanisms from both ends of the compact riveted body simultaneously, saving axial depth inside tight packaging machinery.
When sizing this unit against adjacent bores, the SDAD25 provides 206.2 N at 0.5 MPa, while the larger SDAD40 offers 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa. The 32mm bore strikes a middle ground, providing a safe working load of roughly 207 N, which translates to a vertical lift capacity of about 17.6 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
This configuration features a PT1/8 port, female M6x1.0 rod-end threads on both sides, and no piston magnet, meaning magnetic switches cannot be used. Note that a standard cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve centers; the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end and will not hold the load. For secure load holding, integrate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
The double-rod design provides equal force in both directions: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa, 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical output of 70 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Yes, the through-rod resists twisting and allows dual-end mounting. However, this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept magnetic reed or electronic switches without upgrading to the magnet-equipped variant.
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