Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X5
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X5 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
About the Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X5
The AirTAC MD series is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a square body that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so several units can be mounted side by side to save space. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, guide precision is high and no added lubricant is needed. This MD6X5 is double acting with a 6 mm bore and a very short 5 mm stroke, ideal for tight squeeze or eject jobs, delivering about 14.1 N of theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, cushioned by a bumper and rated 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
This is a genuine AirTAC part. MD is the standard multi-mount family; the MK family is the no-rotating version where the rod must not turn. This SKU carries no S, so the magnet is not fitted; port thread is PT. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the AirTAC datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD6X5 |
|---|---|
| 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 sets thrust: a 6 mm bore gives 14.1 N push (10.6 N pull) in double-acting use at 0.5 MPa; move to 16 mm (100.5 N) if you need more force. MD is the standard family where rod rotation is acceptable; MK prevents rotation. Acting choices are double acting (MD/MDD/MDJ), single-push (MSD/MSK), single-pull (MTD/MTK) and adjustable stroke (MDJ/MKJ, adding 10/20/30 mm). Strokes for bore 6 run up to 35 mm double acting, and the short cover cautions against an over-long stroke - this 5 mm stroke sits comfortably inside that range. Add S if you later need the magnet; PT thread is standard with G optional. Route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Micro part clamp
Holds tiny components during a press or screwdriving step; the 5 mm stroke suits short clamp moves and the square body fixes from any of six faces.
Escapement ejection
Nudges small parts off a feed track or nest with a short, controlled push, mounting side by side with its neighbours on a compact fixture plate.
Indexing stopper
Drops or extends a stopper pin to index a small dial plate or fixture, fixing from the top or bottom face where space is tightest.
FAQ
MD6X5 has no letter suffix - what does that tell me?
No S means the magnet is not fitted, and no G means the ports are PT thread (M5x0.8 on a bore 6 body). Add S for the magnet or G for G ports when ordering if your application needs either.
How does the multi-mount body help in a tight fixture?
The square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so the cylinder bolts on from whichever face the fixture allows, and units mount side by side to save space. Dimensions and side-load figures come from the datasheet; ask us to confirm them.