Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X40S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X40S 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 MD10X40S
The MD10X40S is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder with a 10 mm bore and 40 mm stroke. The compact square body can be fixed from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom), so units can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. As a double acting cylinder it runs on compressed air filtered to 40 um in both directions at 30-500 mm/s, develops about 39.3 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa (more than the pull side), operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), and is cushioned by a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD standard family, where the rod is free to rotate unless your tooling prevents it externally. The trailing S in the model code means the piston carries a magnet, so the magnetic-switch slots around the body can be used for position sensing; it uses the default PT port thread on an M5x0.8 port. We confirm dimensions and switch fitment from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD10X40S |
|---|---|
| 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
Choose the 10 mm bore when your clamp or positioner needs about 39.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa. This unit is double acting, so air drives the rod both out and back. The 40 mm stroke suits longer travel moves - the short covers mean an over-long stroke should be avoided, so check the standard stroke table in the datasheet. The body can be fixed from 6 directions and banked side by side. Because this SKU carries the magnet (the trailing S), it pairs with the magnetic-switch slots on the body for end-of-stroke detection. Port thread is PT on M5x0.8; a G-thread version is available. Allowable side load is not quoted here - route to the datasheet or ask us.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
The 10 mm bore delivers about 39.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa to hold small components while they are assembled, with the magnet confirming the clamp is closed.
Jig positioning
Fix the body from any of 6 directions to tuck the cylinder inside a jig, and mount units side by side for multi-station fixtures in a narrow footprint.
Gate actuation on conveyors
The 40 mm stroke moves a small gate or stopper on a conveyor lane, and the built-in magnet lets a switch verify the gate is fully open or closed.
FAQ
What does the S in MD10X40S mean?
The trailing S indicates the piston has a magnet, enabling position sensing via the magnetic-switch slots around the multi-mount body. The MD10X40 without the S has no magnet. Specific compatible sensor part numbers are not listed here - confirm from the datasheet or ask us.
Can I mount this cylinder in any orientation?
Yes. The multi-mount body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can be mounted side by side to save space. Overall dimensions vary with stroke, so confirm them from the datasheet before designing your layout.