Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X20
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X20 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double acting), 6 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 14.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, double acting
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore6 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa14.1 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 MD6X20
The MD6X20 is a bore 6 mm, 20 mm stroke multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body air cylinder that can be fixed from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounted side by side to save space. As a double-acting MD model, it extends with a theoretical push force of about 14.1 N at 0.5 MPa, and cushioning is a bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion. Magnetic-switch slots are machined around the body, guide precision is high, and no added lubricant is required. Running on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), it operates at 30-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MD family is the standard multi-mount cylinder, where the rod is free to rotate; the MK family is the no-rotating counterpart for jobs where the rod must not turn. This SKU is supplied without a magnet (no S suffix), so switch-based position sensing is not included; pick the S version if you need it. Overall dimensions vary with stroke - confirm exact sizing from the datasheet on request or ask us.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X20 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 6 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 14.1 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
Bore 6 is the smallest choice in this range and gives about 14.1 N push at 0.5 MPa; step up to bore 10 (39.3 N) if you need more force. Choose MD if rod rotation is acceptable, MK if rotation must be prevented. Acting choices are double acting (MD), single-acting push (MSD), single-acting pull (MTD), double rod (MDD) or adjustable stroke (MDJ). Bore 6 double-acting strokes run up to 35 mm, so the 20 mm stroke sits well inside the table - but keep strokes modest for this short-cover body and route any side-load question to us. This SKU has no magnet (add S for sensing) and a PT thread; a G thread version is available.
Applications
Small-parts clamp on fixture
Clamps tiny brackets or connectors in an electronics assembly jig; the 6 mm bore's 14.1 N push at 0.5 MPa suits light holding, and the square body bolts to the fixture from any of 6 directions.
Gate stopper on mini conveyor
Extends and retracts as a stopper gate to release one small part at a time on a compact feeding conveyor, with the flat body mounted side by side between other cylinders.
Jig positioning pin
Pushes a locating pin into a drilled reference hole to index a workpiece in a machining jig, using the 20 mm stroke and the body's 6-way fixing options.
FAQ
What does the code MD6X20 actually mean?
MD is AirTAC's standard double-acting multi-mount cylinder family (rod free to rotate), 6 is the bore in mm, and 20 is the stroke in mm. There is no S suffix, so this SKU is without a magnet, and with no G suffix the ports are PT thread, M5x0.8 on this bore size.
How can the MD6X20 be mounted?
The square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and several cylinders can sit side by side to save space. Exact fixing dimensions and overall size depend on the stroke, so confirm them from the datasheet; ask us if you need help checking them.