Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD25X30
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD25X30 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double acting), 25 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 245.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, double acting
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore25 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa245.4 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 MD25X30
The MD25X30 is a genuine AirTAC MD multi-mount cylinder whose square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side with other units to save space. This double acting model pairs a 25 mm bore with a 30 mm stroke, giving a theoretical push thrust of 245.4 N at 0.5 MPa for short-travel clamping, stopping and positioning tasks. Cushioning is by bumper, and the magnetic-switch slots around the body are machined as standard even though this SKU has no magnet. It operates on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), from -20 to 70 C (150 C only with the optional high-temperature seals), at 30-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MD family is the standard multi-mount cylinder; for applications where the rod must not rotate, select the MK no-rotating family. As this code has no trailing S, it is supplied without a magnet. The port on this bore is M5x0.8 with PT thread. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD25X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD25X30 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 25 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 245.4 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
Size the bore by thrust: this 25 mm bore gives a theoretical 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa (206.2 N pull side). Stay with MD if rod rotation is acceptable; choose MK where the rod must stay fixed rotationally. Acting choices are double acting (this model), single acting push (MSD) or pull (MTD), double rod (MDD) or adjustable stroke (MDJ with a 10/20/30 mm adjustable range). Double acting strokes on the 25 mm bore run to 60 mm, but the short covers reward compact strokes - avoid specifying an over-long stroke for this body. This SKU has no magnet; add the S suffix if you need switch detection. Thread is PT standard or G. Confirm side-load capability from the datasheet or ask us.
Applications
Press-fit assistance
The 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa suits lightly assisting press-fit or snap-fit operations on small assemblies, with the 30 mm stroke covering the approach and return in a compact envelope.
Pick-and-place slide
Fix the body from any of 6 directions to drive a short horizontal slide that moves small parts between nest positions, with units mounted side by side where the layout demands multiple motions.
Indexing stop
Extend a stopper pin into the path of indexed parts on a rotary or linear indexer; the short stroke and bumper cushion give a quick, damped positioning action.
FAQ
Does the MD25X30 include a magnet for position sensing?
No. The absence of a trailing S in the code MD25X30 means this unit is supplied without a magnet. The magnetic-switch slots are still present around the body; if you later need switch detection, order the MD25X30S variant, which is the same cylinder with the magnet fitted.
Why is the stroke on a multi-mount cylinder kept short?
The square multi-mount body has short covers that keep the cylinder compact, so it is designed for brief strokes like this 30 mm rather than long travel. Choosing an over-long stroke for this body wastes space and works against its side-by-side mounting advantage. Full dimensions per stroke are in the datasheet - we can confirm them on request.