Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X30SH
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X30SH 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 MD10X30SH
The AirTAC MD10X30SH is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a square body that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so it can be bolted wherever the machine layout needs it and set side by side with neighbours to save space. This double acting 10mm bore version delivers a theoretical 39.3 N push at 0.5 MPa over a 30mm stroke, with a resilient bumper cushion to soften piston travel at the end of stroke.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MD family is the standard multi-mount series where the rod is free to rotate, unlike the MK no-rotating series. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body and this SKU is built with a magnet (the trailing S), so switch position can be sensed along the slots. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X30SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X30SH |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore sets the thrust: at 0.5 MPa a 10mm bore double acting cylinder pushes with 39.3 N, so choose a larger bore (16mm gives 100.5 N) if your load needs more. MD keeps rod rotation possible; pick MK if the rod must not turn. This is a double acting unit, air works both sides, with a 30mm stroke inside the bore-10 table (up to 35mm).
The trailing S means a magnet is fitted for switch sensing; SKUs without an S have no magnet. Thread here is G, with PT available on other SKUs. Keep the stroke within the bore-10 maximum of 35mm, since the covers are short and an over-long stroke is not supported; for side-load limits, confirm from the datasheet with us.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
A compact 10mm bore clamp that holds small plastic or metal parts against a fixture during light machining, gluing or inspection, bolted down from whichever of the six faces suits the fixture.
Jig positioning
Side-by-side MD units advance or retract locating pins in a welding or assembly jig, mounting flush next to each other where space between jig plates is tight.
Gate and stopper actuation
A short-stroke pusher raises or lowers a gate or stopper on a conveyor line, fixed top or bottom into the conveyor frame where a tie-rod cylinder will not fit.
FAQ
What does the H at the end of MD10X30SH mean?
The code reads MD (standard double acting multi-mount), 10 = 10mm bore, 30 = 30mm stroke, S = magnet fitted for switch sensing, and H = G thread. A plain G or blank ending would mean PT thread instead.
Where can the cylinder be mounted and how far can the rod carry side load?
The square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can be mounted side by side to save space. Allowable side load is not published here; confirm the side-load figure and exact dimensions from the datasheet.