Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10
The AirTAC Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10 is a genuine single-acting COMPACT cylinder (single acting, pull type) with a Ø32mm bore and 10mm stroke. Air pulles 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
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizePT1/8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull type
- Rod threadM6×1.0 (F) / M10×1.25 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper
About the Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10
The AirTAC STA32X10 is a compact single-acting pull-type cylinder where compressed air retracts the 12mm rod and an internal spring pushes it back out. It yields 290.1 N of net pull at 0.5 MPa and 428.3 N at 0.7 MPa. This makes it well suited for tensioning or pulling loads back to a normally extended rest state.
Its short riveted body minimizes axial mounting depth where standard round-body or profile cylinders cannot fit. The unit relies on a fixed NBR bumper to decelerate the stroke end rather than an adjustable air cushion. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no piston magnet and cannot accept reed or electronic switches.
Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | STA compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull 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, Pull)
| Pressure | Pull force (net) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 290 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 428 N |
These are NET output forces — the return-spring force is already deducted. Single-acting pull only; the spring performs the opposite stroke. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10
| STA | Compact single acting, pull type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10 Is Used
Gate Retraction
Uses the 290.1 N net pull at 0.5 MPa to draw a diverter gate open against belt tension, letting the internal spring snap it shut when air drops.
Film Tensioning
Maintains steady pulling force on packaging film webbing during wrapping cycles, relying on the spring to slacken the line during stops.
Lift and Release
Pulls a 14.8 kg vertical load up securely with a 2:1 safety margin before venting air to lower the mass gently via spring return.
Is the Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this model, compare its 290.1 N net pull at 0.5 MPa against adjacent bores: the STA25 provides 177.7 N, while the STA40 offers 445.1 N. A safe working load is roughly 174 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 14.8 kg with a 2:1 margin. Operating pressure must sit between 0.2 and 1.0 MPa, needing at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the return spring.
This configuration features a 32mm bore, a 10mm stroke (well under the 30mm series ceiling), a PT1/8 port, and a female M6x1.0 rod-end thread. Remember that the spring drives the rod out upon air loss, so it will not hold a mid-stroke load without external mechanical locking. If your application requires position sensing, select the -S variant to enable switch mounting.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Net pull 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 STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10 FAQ
This cylinder provides 290.1 N net pull at 0.5 MPa and 428.3 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires an operating pressure of 0.2 to 1.0 MPa, with a minimum of 0.2 MPa necessary to overcome the internal return spring.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S option, meaning it lacks a piston magnet and cannot accept reed or electronic switches. You must select the -S variant if your application requires position sensing.
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