Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X20B
The AirTAC Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X20B is a genuine single-acting COMPACT cylinder (single acting, pull type) with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 STA32X20B
The AirTAC STA32X20B is a compact single-acting pull-type cylinder where air retracts the rod and an internal spring extends it out. It yields 290.1 N of net pull at 0.5 MPa, reaching 428.3 N at 0.7 MPa. The short riveted body saves axial mounting depth where a round-body unit will not fit.
This specific SKU features a male M10x1.25 piston rod thread on a 12 mm rod. It uses a fixed NBR bumper to decelerate the stroke end rather than an adjustable cushion. With no piston magnet, it cannot accept reed or electronic switches.
Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X20B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X20B |
|---|---|
| Series | STA compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 STA32X20B
| STA | Compact single acting, pull type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 STA32X20B Is Used
Tension Gate Return
Uses the 290.1 N net pull to draw a diverter gate inward against belt vibration, letting the spring push it back open when air drops.
Carton Flap Hold-Down
Pulls a hold-down arm out of the way during box indexing, then relies on the internal spring to snap the arm back for flap folding.
Short-Stroke Pin Retraction
Withdraws a 12 mm locating pin from a fixture using the male M10x1.25 thread, returning to the extended rest position upon air release.
Is the Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA32X20B the Right Cylinder?
Size both ways against this 32 mm bore: the STA25 provides 177.7 N net pull at 0.5 MPa, while the STA40 offers 445.1 N. This STA32X20B yields a safe working load of roughly 174 N, about 60 percent of its 290.1 N rating, allowing a vertical lift of 14.8 kg with a 2:1 margin.
The 20 mm stroke sits safely under the 30 mm ceiling. Because the spring extends the rod on air loss, it will not hold a mid-stroke load without live pressure. Confirm the PT1/8 port, the male M10x1.25 rod thread, and that operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa.
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 STA32X20B FAQ
It delivers 290.1 N net pull at 0.5 MPa and 428.3 N at 0.7 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa, requiring at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring.
No. This specific SKU lacks the -S option, meaning it has no piston magnet and cannot accept reed or electronic switches. You must select the STA32X20BS variant for sensing capabilities.
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