Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X25S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X25S 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
- 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 MD6X25S
The MD6X25S is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body you can fix from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. Because bodies mount side by side, several cylinders fit in a narrow envelope, and magnetic-switch slots run around the body for easy position detection. This 6 mm bore, 25 mm stroke double acting unit works on filtered air (40 um) between 0.15 and 1.0 MPa, delivers about 14.1 N of theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, and cushions end of travel with a bumper. It ships with a built-in magnet, shown by the trailing S.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the standard MD family, so the rod is free to rotate unless your fixture guides it; the MK family is the no-rotating alternative. Typically an aluminium-alloy body and piston with a stainless or S45C rod and NBR seals. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing for this model from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X25S |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Choose the 6 mm bore where space is tight and the load is light: at 0.5 MPa it pushes with about 14.1 N (the pull side is slightly lower, 10.6 N). This MD version is double acting, so air drives the rod both ways; if you need a spring push or pull, look at the MSD or MTD single acting variants instead, and the MK family if the rod must not rotate. The 25 mm stroke sits within the bore 6 double acting range of up to 35 mm; keep strokes modest, since the short covers limit how long the body can be. The trailing S means the magnet is built in; MD6X25 without it is the same cylinder magnet-free. Ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread as standard, and a G thread suffix is available. Tell us your side-load conditions and we will check them against the datasheet.
Applications
Small-parts clamp on an indexing dial
Bolt the square body down through the top or side face to clamp tiny components in place while a rotary indexing table presents each part to a station.
Reject gate on a miniature conveyor
Mount cylinders side by side along a narrow line and use the 25 mm stroke to kick or divert small parts at a sorting point, with a switch slot confirming extend.
Light pick-and-place lifter
Fix the body through the bottom face under a compact gripper head, using the 6 mm bore's 14.1 N push at 0.5 MPa to lift small connectors or caps vertically.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MD6X25S mean?
The trailing S shows a magnet is built into the piston, so magnetic proximity switches can detect rod position from the slots around the body. MD6X25 without the S is the same cylinder without a magnet; the magnet is an option, never a standard feature.
Can I mount this cylinder in any orientation?
Yes. The multi-mount body fixes from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. Keep the stroke modest because the covers are short, and confirm allowable side-load and exact dimensions from the datasheet before designing the fixture.