Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X15S 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 MD20X15S
The MD20X15S 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 - and mounts side by side with identical units to save space on crowded panels. This 20mm bore model pushes with a theoretical 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa on a 15mm stroke, running 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Cushioning is a bumper, the body carries magnetic-switch slots, 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. The trailing S means the magnet is fitted as this SKU shows, and the thread is PT on the M5x0.8 port (no G suffix). Dimensions and sizing are confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X15S |
|---|---|
| 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
Pick the 20mm bore for around 157.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa on the double-acting push side (pull side 131.9 N). MD is the standard multi-mount family, so choose it over MK when the load may rotate with the rod. The 15mm stroke is well within the bore-20 table, which tops out at 60mm; because the covers are short, avoid ordering far more stroke than the task needs. The S suffix here means the magnet is fitted and works with the switch slots around the body; omit it if you do not need detection. The thread is PT as coded on an M5x0.8 port - order G for a G thread. Allowable side load is not a published figure here, so route any off-axis load to us.
Applications
Pick-and-place grip
Grip and transfer small components between stations on a compact pick-and-place head. The fitted magnet works with the switch slots around the body for end-position detection.
Conveyor gate or stopper
Extend a short gate or stopper blade into the product flow to divert or halt small parts, then retract. The slim square body fixes from any face of the conveyor frame.
Fixture clamping
Clamp a small workpiece in a machining or assembly jig. The 15mm stroke keeps the cycle quick, and side-by-side mounting lets several clamps share one fixture plate.
FAQ
What does the S in MD20X15S mean?
The trailing S means this SKU comes with the magnet fitted, so it works with the magnetic-switch slots machined around the body. Without the S the cylinder ships without a magnet, and with no G suffix the thread is PT on the M5x0.8 port.
Can I order a long stroke on this compact cylinder?
The bore-20 stroke table runs up to 60mm, but the short covers of this compact body caution against an over-long stroke, so keep the stroke only as long as the job needs. Confirm the exact stroke option from the datasheet - we can check on request.