Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD10X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD10X5S 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 MKD10X5S
The MKD10X5S is a bore 10 mm, 5 mm stroke double-rod multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC's MK family. Its compact square body can be fixed from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounted side by side with other units to save panel space, with magnetic-switch slots machined around the body. Typical construction adds a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod so the piston rod cannot turn, and cushioning is by bumper. At 0.5 MPa the bore-10 double-acting figures are 39.3 N push and 33.0 N pull - ample for the short, snap-action moves a 5 mm stroke suits. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating version of the standard MD multi-mount range, and MKD adds a rod at each end so a workpiece can be driven or guided from both sides. The trailing S in the model code shows this SKU carries the magnet; without the S it would not. We can confirm dimensions, weight and sizing details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD10X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD10X5S |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore 10 mm is one of the smaller options in the range; at 0.5 MPa it delivers 39.3 N push and 33.0 N pull, so step up to bore 16, 20, 25 or 32 if you need more force. Choose MK when rod rotation must be prevented; the MD family is the standard version where rotation is allowed. MKD is a double-acting double-rod cylinder: air drives the piston both ways and a rod exits each cover, useful for ejecting or guiding from either side. Bore 10 mm strokes run up to 35 mm, and this 5 mm stroke keeps the body compact - just be sure the short travel genuinely covers your job. The trailing S means this SKU includes the magnet for switch detection; the same cylinder without magnet drops the S. Ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread as standard and G available. Side-load limits and mounting dimensions come from the datasheet - ask us if you need them.
Applications
Short-lift part ejection
Give a finished small part a 5 mm nudge off a nest or chute with the 39.3 N push at 0.5 MPa; the magnet lets a slot-mounted switch confirm the eject completed on every cycle.
Gate and stopper action
The square body fixes from six directions on a conveyor frame, and the brief 5 mm throw raises or drops a small stopper pin; the no-rotating rod keeps the blade from twisting as parts arrive.
Position-verified fixture locators
Mounted side by side along a jig plate, several MKD10X5S units act as pneumatic locators with a non-turning rod, and the built-in magnet allows end-position sensing for interlocked tooling.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MKD10X5S mean?
The trailing S shows this SKU includes the magnet, so magnetic switches can be fitted in the slots around the square body to detect rod position. The same cylinder without the magnet is coded MKD10X5. The magnet is an option on the MD/MK range, never a given, so always order the code that matches your sensing needs.
Is a 5 mm stroke enough, and is the rod really non-rotating?
The stroke is fixed at 5 mm on this SKU; bore 10 mm double-acting cylinders run up to 35 mm, so pick a longer code if your job needs more travel, keeping the stroke short of the cover. Yes - the MK family uses a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod (typical construction) to stop the rod turning, which MD standard cylinders do not do. Cushioning is by bumper.