Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X15H
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X15H 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 MD20X15H
The MD20X15H is an AirTAC MD-series multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body, double-acting unit that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so you can bolt it to any free face of a machine plate and mount identical units side by side to save space. This 20mm bore model pushes with a theoretical 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa on a 15mm stroke, running at 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Cushioning is a bumper, magnetic-switch slots are machined around the body, and guide precision is high without added lubrication.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family, where the rod rotates unless guided externally - the MK family is the no-rotating alternative. As coded, this SKU carries no magnet and a PT thread on the M5x0.8 port. Note that the trailing H is not one of the standard magnet (S) or thread (G) suffixes, so confirm what it specifies from the datasheet; we will check dimensions and sizing for you on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X15H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X15H |
|---|---|
| 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 20mm bore when the task needs roughly 157.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa on the double-acting push side (the pull side gives 131.9 N). MD is the standard multi-mount family: pick it over MK when the load may rotate with the rod. The 15mm stroke sits well inside the bore-20 table, which runs to 60mm, but the compact covers favor short strokes, so do not stretch the stroke beyond what the job needs. As coded there is no magnet - add the S suffix if you need switch detection - and the thread is PT on an M5x0.8 port; order the G suffix for a G thread. Allowable side load is not published as a figure here, so route any off-axis load to us, and confirm the H suffix meaning from the datasheet before ordering.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
Clamp brackets or stamped parts in an assembly or drilling fixture. The short 15mm stroke suits quick clamp travel, and six-way fixing lets the cylinder pull the clamp arm from whichever fixture face is free.
Indexing stopper
Extend to halt a pallet or carrier at an indexing station, then retract to release it. The compact square body mounts side by side with neighboring stations without wasting pitch.
Jig positioning
Nudge a jig or sensor bracket into position from above or below - the body fixes from the top or bottom face as easily as from the sides.
FAQ
How much force does the 20mm bore of the MD20X15H deliver?
At 0.5 MPa the double-acting push side gives a theoretical 157.1 N and the pull side 131.9 N. The operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), and cushioning is a bumper rather than an air cushion.
How many ways can I mount this cylinder?
Six - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can sit side by side to save space. Overall dimensions depend on the stroke and allowable side load is not a published figure here, so confirm both from the datasheet; we can check on request. Also confirm what the trailing H suffix specifies before ordering.