Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK10X20
The AirTAC Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK10X20 is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (double acting), 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. As an MK unit a fixed rod stops the piston rod rotating.
- TypeMulti-mount, double acting
- SeriesMK (no-rotating)
- Bore10 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa39.3 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 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 MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK10X20
The MK10X20 is a compact square-body AirTAC multi-mount cylinder that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side to save space on crowded machine frames. With a 10 mm bore and 20 mm stroke in double acting form, it gives a theoretical push force of 39.3 N (33.0 N on the pull side) at 0.5 MPa, enough for light clamping, locating and lifting on small assemblies. Cushioning is a bumper, magnetic-switch slots run around the body, and the guided design delivers high precision without added lubricant.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MK family, the no-rotating variant: a fixed rod and plate stop the piston rod from turning, so a rod-mounted pad or gripper stays square to the work. This SKU is supplied without a magnet and with a PT thread, and dimensions and sizing can be confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK10X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK10X20 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| 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 | 0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 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
Pick the 10 mm bore when the duty needs up to 39.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa; choose MK over the standard MD when rod rotation must be prevented rather than tolerated. This model is double acting, so compressed air drives the rod both ways at 30-500 mm/s. The 20 mm stroke sits comfortably inside the 35 mm maximum for a 10 mm double acting bore, and keeping the stroke short keeps the covers compact - avoid stretching the stroke past what the station actually needs. This SKU carries no magnet and a PT thread; a magnet (S suffix) or a G thread can be ordered instead. Route any side-load question to us.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
Clamps small brackets or housings in a drilling or press fixture; the no-rotating rod keeps the clamp pad square and the 39.3 N push holds the part steady.
Conveyor stopper gate
Raises and lowers a stopper blade to hold small parts at a conveyor station; six-way fixing lets the body bolt under the frame where space is tight.
Jig positioning
Pushes a workpiece against a jig locator without twisting it; side-by-side mounting fits several cylinders along one compact fixture plate.
FAQ
What does the code MK10X20 decode to?
MK is the AirTAC no-rotating multi-mount family, 10 is the bore in mm, and 20 is the stroke in mm. This SKU is double acting, has no magnet (no S suffix) and a PT thread. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
How does this MK cylinder differ from a standard MD multi-mount cylinder?
Both fix from six directions and mount side by side, but the MK adds a fixed rod and plate that stop the piston rod from turning, while an MD rod is free to rotate. Choose MK whenever a pad, gate or gripper must keep its orientation.