Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X10S 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
- 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 MD20X10S
The MD20X10S is an AirTAC MD-series multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body that fixes from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. Clamping from any face lets units sit side by side to save space, and magnetic-switch slots run around the body, with high guide precision and no added lubricant needed. This model is double acting with a 20 mm bore and a short 10 mm stroke, giving a theoretical push force of about 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa - ideal for quick, compact clamping and positioning moves. Cushioning at the stroke ends is a bumper. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), from -20 to 70 C (0 to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material), at 30-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD standard multi-mount family (the MK family is the no-rotating version). The trailing S in the code means a magnetic piston is built in, so reed or hall-effect switches can be seated in the body slots. Ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread as standard. Dimensions vary with stroke and we confirm exact sizing, datasheet details and side-load figures on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X10S |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 20 mm bore when your job needs roughly 157.1 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa. MD means piston rotation is allowed; choose MK if the rod must not rotate. Acting type options include double, single push, single pull, double rod and adjustable stroke; the 10 mm stroke sits well inside this bore's range (up to 60 mm), and short covers favour shorter strokes, so avoid over-long strokes. This SKU carries the S suffix for a built-in magnet; drop the S if you do not need switch detection. Thread is PT as standard with G available; this SKU is PT. Confirm side-load limits with us before fixing any lateral load to the rod.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
The 20 mm bore delivers about 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa to hold small parts in a compact fixture. The magnet lets a body-slot switch confirm the clamp is fully closed each cycle.
Compact pick-and-place
A 10 mm stroke suits short lateral part transfers between nests in tight pick-and-place heads. Side-by-side mounting puts X and Z moves on the same small bracket.
Ejector and lift pin
Mounted vertically under a die or nest, the short-stroke body ejects or lifts a finished part a few millimetres. The 6-direction fixing suits any cover orientation of the mounting block.
FAQ
What does the S in MD20X10S mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder has a built-in magnet in the piston, so magnetic switches can be seated in the slots around the square body to signal end positions. The same cylinder without the S suffix has no magnet and cannot drive those switches.
Where can I fix the MD20X10S, and what if I need exact dimensions?
The square body fixes from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom, so you can bolt it down from any face or line several units up side by side to save space. Because the covers are short, keep strokes modest rather than over-long. Exact dimensions for a given stroke and any side-load figures come from the datasheet; ask us and we will confirm them.