Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK32X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK32X10S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (double acting), 32 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 402.1 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)
- Bore32 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa402.1 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi)
- Port size1/8"
- 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 MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK32X10S
The AirTAC MK series multi-mount cylinder is a compact square-body actuator that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side to save space. This MK32X10S is double acting with a 32 mm bore and a short 10 mm stroke, suited to quick, compact push-pull moves such as clamping or stopping. At 0.5 MPa it delivers a theoretical push force of 402.1 N (345.6 N on the pull side), and the cushion is a bumper. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, and the high guide precision means no additional lubrication is required.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. As an MK model it is no-rotating: a fixed rod and plate stop the piston rod from turning so the load keeps its orientation. The trailing S in the SKU means this cylinder includes a magnet for position sensing. Typical materials are an aluminium-alloy body and covers, stainless or S45C rod, NBR seals and a TPU bumper; we confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK32X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK32X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 32 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 402.1 N |
| Port size | 1/8" (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
Choose the bore for thrust: at 32 mm this cylinder gives 402.1 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, the highest in the MD/MK multi-mount range. The 10 mm stroke suits short clamping or stopping moves; double-acting bore 32 cylinders are available up to 60 mm stroke, but keep the stroke within what the short covers can support and route side-load questions to us. MK differs from MD in that rotation is prevented, not merely tolerated. The trailing S means the magnet is included on this SKU; thread is PT (G is available on request as a suffix). Port size on bore 32 is 1/8".
Applications
Small-parts clamping
A short-stroke 32 mm bore clamp that presses parts against a fixture without the rod twisting, holding orientation critical for repeatable clamping points.
Conveyor gate and stopper
Mounting side by side along a conveyor line, this no-rotating cylinder raises and lowers stopper blades or gates to divert or hold moving product.
Indexing stopper
Fixed from the top or bottom of a machine base, the cylinder pauses pallets at an indexing station while the plate stays square to the pallet edge.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MK32X10S mean?
The trailing S indicates this SKU includes a magnet in the piston, allowing a reed or Hall-effect switch seated in the body slots to signal end positions. A code without S, such as MK32X15, is supplied without a magnet; magnet fitment is exactly as the SKU shows.
How does the no-rotating feature work on this cylinder?
Unlike a standard MD multi-mount cylinder, the MK uses a fixed rod and a no-rotating plate that mechanically stop the piston rod from turning. This keeps attached tooling square throughout the stroke, which matters for gates, stoppers and clamps. For exact dimensions, side-load limits and bore-specific details, confirm from the datasheet or ask us.