Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X30
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X30 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 MD6X30
The MD6X30 is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body that fixes from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. Bodies sit side by side to save space, and magnetic-switch slots run around the body for later switch fitting. This 6 mm bore, 30 mm stroke double acting unit runs on filtered air (40 um) at 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, gives about 14.1 N of theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, and cushions travel with a bumper. The SKU has no trailing S, so no magnet is fitted.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family, where the rod may rotate unless your tooling guides it; choose the MK family when rotation must be prevented. Typical construction is an aluminium-alloy body and piston, stainless or S45C rod, and NBR seals. Exact dimensions for this stroke and any sizing checks are confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X30 |
|---|---|
| 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
The 6 mm bore suits light loads in tight spots: at 0.5 MPa it pushes with about 14.1 N (pull side 10.6 N). This MD version is double acting with air on both sides of the piston; pick MSD or MTD single acting variants for spring return, or the MK family if the rod must not turn. The 30 mm stroke is within the bore 6 double acting maximum of 35 mm; avoid stretching beyond short-cover limits, and ask us to check any side-load in the application. This SKU carries no magnet; add the S suffix (MD6X30S) if you need switch detection. Ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread by default, or G thread as an option.
Applications
Ejector on a small assembly press
Mount through the rear face so the 30 mm stroke pushes finished tiny parts out of a nest, with the bumper absorbing the end-of-stroke impact.
Stopper pin on a compact pallet line
Fix the body through the top or side face to raise and lower a stopper pin that halts small pallets between stations, mounting several units side by side.
Jig positioning in a test fixture
Bolt the square body into the jig from any of its 6 faces to nudge a small workpiece against a locator before a probe or vision check runs.
FAQ
How much force does the 6 mm bore deliver, and at what pressure?
At 0.5 MPa the theoretical push is about 14.1 N, with the pull side slightly lower at 10.6 N. Operating pressure for this double acting MD cylinder is 0.15 to 1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). For heavier loads, step up to a larger bore rather than raising pressure above the rated range.
Do I need switches with this cylinder, and can I add them later?
This MD6X30 SKU has no piston magnet, so magnetic switches will not detect on it; order MD6X30S if detection is needed. The magnetic-switch slots are machined around the body either way, and we confirm switch fitting details and dimensions from the datasheet.