32 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption

A 32 mm bore pneumatic cylinder (≈ 1.26 in) has a Ø12 mm rod and, per the Fenitsa catalogue, pushes 48 kg and pulls 41 kg at 6 bar (87 psi). Its piston area is 8.0 cm².

Typical uses: pick-and-place units, small clamps and stops, sorting gates on conveyors. Standard strokes 50–500 mm; any stroke on request up to 3,000 mm for Ø32.

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32 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption

Force Chart by Pressure

Theoretical values; catalogue 6 bar figures allow for friction.

32 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption
Pressure	Push (N)	Push (kgf)	Push (lbf)	Pull (kgf)
4 bar (58 psi)	322	33	72	28
6 bar (87 psi)	483	49	108	42
8 bar (116 psi)	643	66	145	56
10 bar (145 psi)	804	82	181	70

Catalogue at 6 bar: push 48 kg, pull 41 kg.

Air Consumption (6 bar, double stroke)

Free air in litres.

Air Consumption (6 bar, double stroke)
Stroke (mm)	Air (L)
50	0.5
100	1.0
200	2.1
300	3.1
500	5.2

Series and Mountings in This Bore

FMY (ISO 15552, magnetic piston, adjustable cushioning), PAG-PAGY (CETOP RP 43P, aluminium body) and PNS-PNSY (CETOP RP 43P, steel body); every series also as double rod (C), tandem (T) and two-position (D). Mountings: clevis, flange, foot, trunnion, rod-end clevis and spherical eye.

Application Example

To move a 20 kg load at a 50 % load ratio (usual for moving loads), a Ø32 cylinder needs about 4.9 bar (71 psi).

Compared with Neighbouring Bores

Compared with Neighbouring Bores
Bore	Rod	Push 6 bar (kg)	Pull 6 bar (kg)
Ø32 ◄	Ø12	48	41
Ø40	Ø16	75	63

Frequently Asked Questions

How much force does a 32 mm pneumatic cylinder produce?

Per the catalogue, 48 kg push and 41 kg pull at 6 bar; at 10 bar the theoretical push is 82 kgf (181 lbf).

What rod size does a 32 mm cylinder have?

Ø12 mm (0.47 in).

How much air does a 32 mm cylinder use?

About 1.0 litres of free air per double stroke for a 100 mm stroke at 6 bar.

What load can a Ø32 cylinder move at 6 bar?

About 25 kg as a moving load at a 50 % load ratio; for static clamping up to the catalogue 48 kg.

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