Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK20X10H
The AirTAC MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK20X10H is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (double acting), 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. As an MK unit a fixed rod stops the piston rod rotating.
- TypeMulti-mount, double acting
- SeriesMK (no-rotating)
- Bore20 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa157.1 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 MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK20X10H
The MK20X10H is a genuine AirTAC multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body actuator that fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side with identical units to save space in tight machine layouts. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, guide precision is high, and no added lubricant is needed. This unit is double acting with a 20 mm bore and a short 10 mm stroke, giving a theoretical push force of about 157.1 N at 0.5 MPa (131.9 N on the pull side) - a short-throw force for clamps, stoppers and ejectors, with a bumper cushion at each end.
As an MK-family cylinder, the MK20X10H is a no-rotating type: a fixed rod, plate and brass bushing stop the piston rod turning, keeping pads and plates oriented. It operates on filtered air at 0.15-1.0 MPa with M5x0.8 PT ports, and as the SKU shows it is supplied without a magnet. The trailing H suffix in this code is a special option we do not list here - please confirm its meaning with us, and we will confirm dimensions and sizing from the AirTAC datasheet.
Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK20X10H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK20X10H |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 20 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 157.1 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 20 mm bore provides about 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa; a 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N and a 25 mm bore 245.4 N if you need to trade force against size. MK means the rod is prevented from rotating; the standard MD family is the alternative where rotation is acceptable. This SKU is double acting with a 10 mm stroke, inside the 60 mm maximum for this bore - a short cover suits quick, short-throw actions rather than long push strokes. It is ordered without a magnet (no S suffix) and with PT ports; G thread and S-suffix magnet versions exist. The H suffix is not a code option covered here, so confirm exactly what it specifies before ordering.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
A non-rotating 20 mm rod with a 10 mm throw and about 157.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps small parts square to the fixture, and several cylinders mount side by side to clamp multiple points at once.
Gate and stopper duty on conveyors
Fixed from any of 6 directions beside or below a conveyor, the MK20X10H raises a stopper or gate for short products. The fixed rod keeps the stopper face from twisting, and the bumper softens every cycle.
Indexing and part ejection in workholders
In an indexing fixture, the short 10 mm stroke kicks a part into the next nest or ejects it from a pocket. The no-rotating rod keeps the pusher plate aligned with the nest through repeated cycles.
FAQ
What does the H at the end of MK20X10H mean, and how do I order correctly?
The core code decodes as a 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, double-acting no-rotating multi-mount cylinder without a magnet and with PT ports. The trailing H suffix is a code option not covered in our listing, so contact us and we will confirm exactly what it specifies from the AirTAC catalogue before you order.
Is a short 10 mm stroke the right choice, and what are the mounting limits?
A 10 mm stroke suits clamp, stopper and eject jobs with quick cycles, and the short covers are not intended for over-long strokes on this body. The cylinder fixes from 6 directions and mounts side by side to save space; keep lateral loads off the rod and confirm exact dimensions and side-load limits from the datasheet.