Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD20X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD20X10S is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double rod), 20 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 157.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, double rod
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore20 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa157.1 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 MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD20X10S
The MDD20X10S is a double-rod multi-mount cylinder whose compact square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side with other cylinders to save space. The 20 mm bore with a 10 mm stroke gives a theoretical push force of 157.1 N and 131.9 N on the rod-return side at 0.5 MPa, with a bumper cushion at each end. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, and the guide precision is high with no added lubricant needed.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD standard family (the MK family is the no-rotating equivalent). The trailing S in the code means this unit carries a magnet for position sensing; the non-magnetic version is MDD20X10. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) on air filtered to 40 um. Dimensions are per stroke, so we confirm exact sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD20X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD20X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 20 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 157.1 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
The 20 mm bore delivers about 157.1 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa with rods on both sides of the piston for balanced guiding. This is MD standard, where the rod is allowed to rotate; choose the MK no-rotating family if the load must not turn. The double-rod acting means a working rod at each end, and the 10 mm stroke is comfortably within the bore 20 table (up to 60 mm) - short covers favour short strokes, so avoid stretching an over-long stroke into this series and ask us about side-load figures instead. The trailing S gives you the magnet; drop it for the plain version. Thread is PT by default, with G available as a suffix.
Applications
Pick-and-place transfer
The magnet lets a switch confirm rod position on both ends of the stroke, so the 20 mm double-rod unit can shift small parts a short 10 mm between stations in a side-by-side bank of cylinders.
Two-sided part clamp
Rods on both ends let one compact body clamp a part from two directions in a fixture, with the square housing bolted down through whichever of its 6 mounting faces suits the jig.
Gate and stopper actuation
Use the 10 mm stroke to raise or retract a small stopper or gate on a conveyor, with switch feedback from the magnet confirming the stopper is clear before the next part passes.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MDD20X10S mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder is built with a magnet in the piston, so magnetic switches can be seated in the slots around the body to signal position. The same cylinder without the S (MDD20X10) has no magnet.
Is the MDD20X10S suitable where the rod must not rotate?
No - the MDD series is the standard MD family and allows rod rotation. For applications that need the rod or plate held against turning, select the MK no-rotating family instead. Side-load limits and exact dimensions should be confirmed from the datasheet.