Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA32X15S
The AirTAC Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA32X15S is a genuine single-acting COMPACT cylinder (single acting, push type) with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm stroke. Air pushes the rod and an internal spring returns it, so one solenoid line drives the motion — ideal for short-stroke clamping and ejection in tight spaces.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push type
- Rod threadM6×1.0 (F) / M10×1.25 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper
About the Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA32X15S
The AirTAC SSA32X15S is a compact single-acting push-type cylinder where air pressure extends the rod and an internal mechanical spring handles the retraction. At 0.5 MPa it generates 346.6 N of net push force, which already accounts for the opposing spring resistance. This 32 mm bore actuator uses a 12 mm rod and a PT1/8 air port.
Its short riveted body significantly reduces axial mounting depth, fitting easily into crowded fixtures where longer profile cylinders cannot. The integrated -S piston magnet enables position detection using AirTAC reed or electronic solid-state switches. A fixed NBR bumper absorbs end-of-stroke shock, as there is no adjustable air cushion on this unit.
Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA32X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA32X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | SSA compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push type |
| Port size | PT1/8 |
| Rod end thread | M6×1.0 female / M10×1.25 male (B) |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed NBR bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 30 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SDA-family datasheet. Single-acting types start at 0.2 MPa (the spring must be overcome). Confirm against the product label before installation.
Net Output Force (Ø32mm, Push)
| Pressure | Push force (net) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 347 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 508 N |
These are NET output forces — the return-spring force is already deducted. Single-acting push only; the spring performs the opposite stroke. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA32X15S
| SSA | Compact single acting, push type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm (single-acting max 30 mm). |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch sensing (omit = none). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female thread). |
Thread: PT standard. SSA pushes out / spring returns; STA pulls in / spring extends. Related: SDA (double acting), SDAD (double rod), SDAJ (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA32X15S Is Used
Stamping Pin Ejection
Uses the 346.6 N net push at 0.5 MPa to positively eject formed pins from a die, with the spring safely retracting the rod during the idle cycle.
Package Lane Diverting
Employs the 15 mm stroke to push lightweight cartons between conveyor lanes, taking advantage of the short riveted body to fit within tight side-frame clearances.
Pallet Component Clamping
Secures irregular components during palletizing operations, relying on the 12 mm rod to resist deflection while the fixed NBR bumper manages stroke impact.
Is the Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA32X15S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this model, consider the neighboring bores: stepping down to the SSA25 yields 216.9 N of net push at 0.5 MPa, while moving up to the SSA40 provides 545.6 N. A practical safe working load for this 32 mm bore is roughly 208 N, allowing a 2:1 safety margin that equates to a vertical lift capacity of about 17.7 kg. Operating pressure must remain between 0.2 and 1.0 MPa, requiring at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal spring.
This configuration features a 15 mm stroke, which sits well below the 30 mm maximum standard stroke limit. It includes the -S magnet option for switch mounting and uses a female M6x1.0 rod-end thread. Remember that upon air loss the spring immediately drives the rod to its retracted rest position, meaning it cannot hold a mid-stroke load without external mechanical locking.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Net push force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke ≤ 30 mm (single-acting limit)
- ✓ Single air line saves a valve/port
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.2 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Remember the spring performs the return stroke.
- check Avoid side load on the short piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are riveted — do not dismantle.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac SSA Single-Acting Compact Cylinder SSA32X15S FAQ
This model provides a net push force of 346.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 507.5 N at 0.7 MPa. These figures already subtract the return spring resistance, giving you the true usable output for your design calculations.
No, it cannot hold a mid-stroke load. As a single-acting push cylinder, the internal spring retracts the rod to its rest position whenever air pressure drops below the 0.2 MPa minimum. You would need a double-acting SDA cylinder with an external rod lock for load holding.
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