This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is SAUD32X30S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the SAUD32X30S in place of this model. The SAU replacement uses the same profile body, bore, stroke, force and SC-series mounting. It moves to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the SU used CS1-B / DS1-B) and adds the SAUF valve-integrated option.
Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD32X30S
The AirTAC Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD32X30S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 30mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X30S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke30 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → SAUD32X30S
About the Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD32X30S
The AirTAC SUD32X30S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder featuring a 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, 12mm rod, and a 1/8 inch port. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push and pull force are equal at 345 N @0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X30S, which matches the bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting while upgrading to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches used here.
This compact extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. The double-rod design prevents rotation and allows the back rod to drive a second tool. Based on the 345 N @0.5 MPa force, the safe working load is roughly 207 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin. A plain cylinder does not hold its load on air loss; the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD32X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD32X30S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | SAUD32X30S |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 30 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 21 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1000 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The SAUD32X30S carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
The SAUD32X30S produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD32X30S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Legacy SU-family variants: SUD (double rod), SUJ (adjustable stroke) — each maps to its SAU equivalent (SUD→SAUD, SUJ→SAUJ). The current SAU line adds the SAUF valve-integrated option.
Where the Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD32X30S Is Used
Dual-Tool Transfer
Uses both extending and retracting rod ends to push and pull separate parts in a single cycle, cutting cycle time in half.
Anti-Rotation Diverter
The twin rods prevent piston twist during fast lateral diversion of packages on a high-speed packaging line.
Symmetric Clamping
Applies equal clamping force from both faces simultaneously, ensuring perfectly balanced pressure on delicate workpieces.
Replacing the Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD32X30S with the SAUD32X30S
To replace the discontinued SUD32X30S, order the drop-in SAUD32X30S, keeping the 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, and 1/8 inch port identical. Because this is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways (345 N @0.5 MPa), so size both directions by checking neighbour bores if more force is needed. Choose a double rod when anti-rotation or driving two tools is required. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, and LB (SC series compatible only). The -S suffix indicates a piston magnet; you must change legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors for the SAUD. For this 30mm stroke, side-load is minimal, but for strokes >=300mm ensure guide alignment to prevent rod binding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → SAUD32X30S
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/G/NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S): sensor family CS1-B → CMSG
- ✓ Mounting reused (FA/FB/CA/CB/LB)
- ✓ Need a built-in valve? → SAUF
Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD32X30S FAQ
Yes, the SUD32X30S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X30S, which matches the 32mm bore, 30mm stroke, 1/8 inch port, and FA/LB mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Force is equal both ways at 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa. Because a rod exits both ends, both faces use the rod-side area, meaning push and pull forces are identical.
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