Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD10X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD10X15S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (double rod), 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 rod
- 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
- 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 MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD10X15S
The AirTAC MKD10X15S is a compact multi-mount cylinder whose square body can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and can be mounted side by side to save space on crowded plates and machines. The piston rod is kept from turning by a no-rotating plate with brass bushing and fixed rod, and magnetic-switch slots run around the body. This is a double-rod, double-acting unit on a 10 mm bore with a 15 mm stroke: at 0.5 MPa the bore 10 double-acting figures are 39.3 N push and 33.0 N pull, the cushion is a bumper, and speed range is 30-500 mm/s. Operating pressure at this bore is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) on air filtered to 40 um.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating version of the MD multi-mount range: an MD cylinder lets the rod turn, while this MKD prevents rotation. As the SKU shows, the magnet is included (S); SKUs without the S are built without it. We can confirm overall dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD10X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD10X15S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 10 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 39.3 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Magnet | With magnet (S) |
| 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 bore for thrust: at this 10 mm bore, double-acting output is 39.3 N push and 33.0 N pull at 0.5 MPa, so step up a bore if your clamp or stopper needs more force. MK vs MD is the rotation choice - this MKD keeps the rod from turning, a standard MD allows it. Acting type here is double acting with a rod on each end; the MK (plain double), MSK (single push), MTK (single pull) and MKJ (adjustable-stroke, adding a 10/20/30 mm adjustable range) variants cover the other needs. Strokes for bore 10 run up to 35 mm, and the short covers reward staying within a sensible length rather than ordering an over-long stroke. This SKU carries the magnet (S); the thread is PT as standard, or specify G. Side load is a datasheet matter - confirm it with us before mounting anything off-axis.
Applications
Conveyor stopper gate
Fixed through the top or side of a small conveyor frame, the MKD10X15S drops a stop into the part path. The no-rotating plate keeps the stopping face square to the flow stroke after stroke, and the 6-way body fixes wherever the frame allows.
Jig small-parts clamp
Mounted side by side along a machining or assembly jig, the double-rod body clamps small brackets from both sides of a fixture. Bumper cushioning softens the clamp hit, and the guided rod will not twist the part out of position.
Fixture indexing push
Bolted through the base plate of an indexing fixture, the near rod advances a pallet to the next station while the opposite rod carries a matching stop, guiding the part from both ends in a space too tight for a separate guide cylinder.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MKD10X15S mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder is built with the magnet, so magnetic switches can be read in the slots around the body. A code without the S, such as MKD10X20, is built without the magnet. The magnet is an option on the MD/MK range, never a given.
Which ways can I mount this cylinder?
The square multi-mount body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units sit side by side to save space. Keep the stroke within what the short covers support, and confirm dimensions and any side load from the datasheet before finalizing the layout.