Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X10S is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double acting), 10 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 39.3 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, double acting
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore10 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa39.3 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- CushionBumper
- MagnetWith magnet (sensor-ready)
- ThreadPT
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X10S
The MD10X10S is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder that fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side to save space on crowded machines. This version is double acting with a 10 mm bore and a 10 mm stroke, delivering about 39.3 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa on the push side (the pull side is lower), and it carries a magnet so reed or solid-state switches can sense piston position in the slots around the body. Cushioning is a bumper and the medium is air filtered to 40 um.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family, where the rod can rotate unless your tooling prevents it - choose the MK family if you need a no-rotating design. Because the SKU ends in S, this model is specified with a magnet; non-magnet versions are listed separately. It runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at -20 to 70 C, and we can confirm dimensions, switch fitting and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 10 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 39.3 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Magnet | With magnet (S) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa (215 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Speed range | 30 - 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Bumper |
| Mounting | Fix from 6 directions; mountable side by side |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MD/MK multi-mount data. The front cover and piston are short, so avoid an over-long stroke. An optional high-temperature seal material extends the range to 0 to 150 C. Overall dimensions vary per stroke and allowable side-load is published as curves — ask us and we confirm from the datasheet.
How to choose
Pick this SKU when your load needs about 39.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa and you also want position sensing: the S suffix means the magnet is built in, while the plain MD10X10 omits it. The MD prefix is the standard double-acting family - air works the rod both ways - so single-acting push (MSD) or pull (MTD) options exist if you only need spring return. The 10 mm stroke is comfortably within the 35 mm table limit for bore 10; keep strokes short on this compact body rather than pushing the limit. Thread is PT with an M5x0.8 port; a G thread version is available. Side-load ratings come from the datasheet - ask us.
Applications
Pick-and-place actuator
Drive a light gripper or suction pad on a compact pick-and-place head, with the built-in magnet triggering end-of-stroke switches so the controller confirms part pick and release.
Jig eject or press-check
Mount from the base of an assembly jig to lift or check small parts, fixing the square body from the direction that best fits the jig frame and sensing stroke completion via the magnet.
Micro clamp with confirmation
Clamp small components on a densely packed fixture; several units mount side by side, and each magnet signal confirms the clamp is fully extended before the cycle starts.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MD10X10S mean?
The S suffix means this cylinder is built with a magnet, so magnetic switches can detect piston position in the slots around the body. The same cylinder without the S (MD10X10) has no magnet - the magnet is an option, not a given, so order the suffix you need.
Does the rod rotate, and what about side loads?
No. Wait - this is an MD model, so the rod is free to rotate; only the MK family has a no-rotating plate. Allowable side-load depends on the mounting and bore, so confirm the figure from the datasheet before applying lateral forces to the rod.