Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10B
The AirTAC Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10B 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 STA32X10B
The AirTAC STA32X10B is a compact single-acting pull-type cylinder where compressed air retracts the rod and an internal spring pushes it back out. It provides 290.1 N of net pull at 0.5 MPa, meaning the quoted force already subtracts the spring resistance. This thin riveted body saves axial mounting depth where a round-body or profile cylinder will not fit.
This specific SKU features a 12 mm piston rod with a male M10x1.25 thread end, replacing the default female M6x1.0. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed NBR bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. Because this unit lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept reed or electronic switches for position sensing.
Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10B |
|---|---|
| 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 STA32X10B
| 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 STA32X10B Is Used
Tension Gate Retraction
Uses the 290.1 N net pull to draw a diverter gate back on a conveyor line, letting the internal spring push it open when air is vented.
Film Roll Hold-Down
Pulls a packaging film tensioning arm inward against the 14.8 kg safe vertical lift margin, releasing tension instantly upon air loss.
Clamp Release Mechanism
Retracts a holding pin out of a machined part using the male M10x1.25 rod end, relying on the fixed NBR bumper to absorb the 10 mm stroke shock.
Is the Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X10B the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 32 mm bore, verify if the 290.1 N net pull at 0.5 MPa fits your tensioning requirement. Stepping down to the STA25 yields 177.7 N, while moving up to the STA40 provides 445.1 N. A safe working load is roughly 174 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 14.8 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
Confirm the 10 mm stroke is within the 30 mm maximum limit for this series. Remember the spring-extend behavior: if air pressure drops, the spring drives the rod out and cannot hold a mid-stroke load. This configuration uses a PT1/8 port and a male M10x1.25 rod thread.
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 STA32X10B FAQ
The net pull force is 290.1 N at 0.5 MPa and 428.3 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires an operating pressure of 0.2-1.0 MPa, needing at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet code, so it cannot accept reed or electronic switches. You would need the -S variant to enable position sensing in the body grooves.
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