Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK32X5
The AirTAC Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK32X5 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
- 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 MK32X5
The MK32X5 is an AirTAC MK-series multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body pneumatic cylinder that can be fixed from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounted side by side to save space. It is a no-rotating model - a fixed rod and no-rotating plate stop the rod from turning - and its very short 5 mm stroke suits small push, clamp or eject actions where the rod face must stay oriented. Running double acting, the 32 mm bore delivers a theoretical push thrust of 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa, with a bumper giving the cushioning.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MK no-rotating family, the counterpart to the standard MD multi-mount range. The trailing S in the SKU shows a magnet is included for magnetic-switch detection in the body slots. Because overall dimensions vary with stroke, confirm the exact footprint from the datasheet - we are happy to check sizing for your layout on request.
Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK32X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK32X5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 32 offers a theoretical push thrust of 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa, the largest in the multi-mount line, while the 5 mm stroke keeps the installed length minimal - a good pairing for short-travel clamping and ejection with high force. MK prevents rod rotation; choose the MD family if rotation is acceptable. Keep strokes short in this range, as the cover design cautions against over-long strokes, and check allowable side-load against the datasheet with us. This SKU is double acting, with magnet (S) and PT thread; a G-thread version is available if your fittings require it.
Applications
Short-travel part ejection
Eject or nudge small finished parts off a nest or fixture with a 5 mm motion. The 32 mm bore's 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clears sticky parts, and the no-rotating rod keeps the eject face aligned.
Compact clamping points
Add a high-force clamp where there is room for only a few millimetres of travel. The square body fixes from 6 directions and mounts side by side, so multiple clamp points pack into a dense fixture.
Slide and carriage locking
Lock or unlock a slide, carriage or indexing head with a brief 5 mm engage motion. The no-rotating plate keeps the lock face oriented, and switch slots on the body confirm locked and released positions.
FAQ
When is the MK32X5 the right choice over a longer stroke?
Choose it when the job needs the 32 mm bore's 402.1 N theoretical push thrust at 0.5 MPa but only a few millimetres of travel, such as clamping, ejecting or locking. The 5 mm stroke also suits the multi-mount design, which cautions against over-long strokes. Double acting means the rod returns by air, and the SKU's trailing S shows a magnet is fitted for switch detection.
How does the no-rotating rod and 6-direction fixing work in practice?
A fixed rod with a no-rotating plate stops the piston rod turning, so whatever the rod pushes stays square to the cylinder. The square body can be bolted from any of 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top or bottom - and cylinders mount side by side to save space. Per-stroke dimensions and side-load figures come from the datasheet; confirm them with us.