Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X20S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X20S 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 MD20X20S
The AirTAC MD20X20S is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder that mounts side by side with other cylinders and can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - to save space. Double acting with a 20 mm bore and 20 mm stroke, it provides a theoretical push thrust of 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa with a lower pull thrust, and uses a bumper for cushioning. Switch slots run around the body for position sensing.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD standard multi-mount family. The S in the SKU means this cylinder is supplied WITH a magnet, so magnetic switches can detect piston position directly - no separate magnet option is needed. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) on filtered air. We confirm dimensions, which vary with stroke, and sizing details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD20X20S |
|---|---|
| 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 20 mm bore when your job calls for about 157.1 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa; step up or down a bore to change the thrust. This MD model is double acting with a 20 mm stroke, within the 60 mm limit for bore 20, and the short-cover design warns against an over-long stroke. If rod rotation must be prevented, choose the MK no-rotating family rather than MD. The trailing S means the magnet is included on this SKU; drop it for an unmagnetized version. Thread is PT as standard, with G available. Side-load capacity and exact dimensions - route those to us to confirm from the datasheet.
Applications
Pick-and-place actuation
With the built-in magnet feeding position feedback through the body slots, the cylinder drives the grip stroke of a compact pick-and-place head over 20 mm.
Conveyor stopper gate
Fixed from its bottom or side face beside the belt, the cylinder raises and lowers a stopper blade, detecting extend and retract via the magnet.
Small-parts pressing
Mounted side by side with twin cylinders in a fixture, it applies 157.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to press a bushing or cap into a small housing.
FAQ
Does the MD20X20S include a magnet for switches?
Yes. The trailing S in the SKU means this cylinder is supplied with a magnet, so magnetic switches in the slots around the body can signal piston position. The plain MD20X20 version is supplied without a magnet.
MD or MK - which should I choose?
MD is the standard family, where some rod rotation is possible. MK is the no-rotating family, which adds a fixed rod and no-rotating plate to stop the rod turning. Choose MK when the orientation of the attached tooling must stay fixed, and confirm dimensions and side-load limits from the datasheet.