Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X10
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X10 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double acting), 20 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 157.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, double acting
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore20 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa157.1 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- CushionBumper
- MagnetWithout magnet
- 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 MD20X10
The MD20X10 is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and can be mounted side by side with other units to save space. Its 20 mm bore works double acting over a short 10 mm stroke, delivering about 157.1 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa on the extend stroke, with a bumper providing the cushioning at end of travel.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family, where the rod may rotate - the no-rotating construction belongs to the MK family. The code has no S suffix, so no magnet is fitted, and with no G suffix it carries the default PT thread on its M5x0.8 port. We can confirm dimensions and sizing for this model from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 20 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 157.1 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Magnet | Without magnet |
| 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 20 mm bore when you need around 157.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa - more than the 16 mm bore provides. MD allows rod rotation; pick MK if rotation must be prevented. This SKU is double acting, magnet-free and PT threaded; S adds a magnet and G changes the thread to G. The 10 mm stroke sits well inside the bore-20 table, which runs up to 60 mm, and the short cover suits tight, short-throw actions - avoid stretching the design with an over-long stroke. Route side-load requirements to us.
Applications
Indexing stopper
The short 10 mm throw extends and retracts quickly to stop or release parts at an indexing station.
Small-parts clamp
With 157.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa, the 20 mm bore holds small components firmly during a brief press or assembly step.
Pick-and-place lift
Fixed under a compact pick-and-place head, it provides a short vertical lift stroke in a tight envelope.
FAQ
How much force does the 20 mm bore of this cylinder produce?
At 0.5 MPa the theoretical push force on the extend stroke is about 157.1 N. The pull side is lower, and operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) for double-acting MD bores.
Can I mount this cylinder in any orientation?
Yes - the square body fixes from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and units can be mounted side by side. For allowable side load and exact per-stroke dimensions, confirm from the datasheet or ask us.