Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD10X5
The AirTAC Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD10X5 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double rod), 10 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 39.3 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, double rod
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore10 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa39.3 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 MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD10X5
The MDD10X5 is a compact multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC's MD family: a square-body actuator that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and sits side by side with its neighbours to save space on dense machine panels. This model is the double rod type in a 10 mm bore with a very short 5 mm stroke, ideal for a small push, lift or confirm motion where the rod must exit both covers. Double acting air moves the rod both ways at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi); at 0.5 MPa the facts sheet gives 39.3 N push and 33.0 N pull for this bore. Cushioning is a bumper, not an air cushion.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MD family is the standard multi-mount cylinder; the MK family adds a no-rotating plate where the rod must be held square. As this SKU has no trailing S, it is supplied without a magnet - the magnet is optional across the family, shown only when the SKU ends in S. Magnetic-switch slots around the body, high guide precision and no added lubricant come as standard. Overall dimensions depend on the stroke, so we confirm exact sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD10X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD10X5 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 10 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 39.3 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 the force: this 10 mm bore delivers 39.3 N push (33.0 N pull) at 0.5 MPa; step up to 16 mm for 100.5 N if you need more. MDD is the double rod version of the standard MD multi-mount - the rod extends from both covers - while MK variants prevent rod rotation. Acting is double acting, driven both ways by air; single acting push or pull types are separate SKUs. The 5 mm stroke suits short confirm-or-lift motions, and the short body keeps the covers close, so avoid stretching an over-long stroke and route any side-load question to us. No trailing S on this SKU means no magnet; no trailing G means PT thread ports (M5x0.8 on this bore), with G on the G-suffixed SKU.
Applications
Fixture part presence checks
Bolt the cylinder into a machining or assembly fixture and use the short 5 mm stroke to confirm a part is seated, with the second rod end driving a visible flag for the operator.
Compact clamp actuation
Mount from the top face of a small fixture plate to nudge a clamp or ejector a few millimetres, keeping the body hidden while the double rod serves both sides of the station.
Indexing a light carrier
Use the twin rod ends to advance a light indexing carrier one short step per cycle on a dial table, with units mounted side by side where panel space is tight.
FAQ
Why choose the MDD double rod version instead of the standard MD?
The double rod type extends the piston rod from both covers, so one cylinder can carry a load, pin or signal on each end - useful for symmetrical clamping or linked gates. Both are standard MD family multi-mount cylinders where rod rotation is allowed; if you need the rod prevented from turning, that is the MK family instead.
Can I fit position switches on MDD10X5?
The body has magnetic-switch slots around it, but this SKU has no piston magnet because it carries no trailing S. Switches only detect position on the S-suffixed variant with the magnet fitted. For exact overall dimensions and switch fitting detail on this 10 mm bore, 5 mm stroke model, confirm from the datasheet.