Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD20X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD20X15S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (double rod), 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 rod
- 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
- 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 MKD20X15S
The MKD20X15S is an AirTAC MK-series multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body you can fix from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mount side by side to save space. This is the double-rod (MKD) variant, so the rod is available on both sides of the body, and it is no-rotating: a plate and fixed rod stop the rod turning, so the load stays oriented. With a 20 mm bore it gives a theoretical 157.1 N push and 131.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, suited to clamping and positioning on small fixtures, and it cushions with a bumper while running on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
This is a genuine AirTAC part sold through an authorized distributor. The MK family differs from the standard MD family by preventing rod rotation; the MD line is the equivalent standard cylinder where rotation is acceptable. The trailing S on this SKU means it comes WITH a magnet for proximity-switch sensing; non-S SKUs are supplied without. The short 15 mm stroke keeps the body compact - confirm exact dimensions and fit from the datasheet, and ask us for sizing help any time.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD20X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD20X15S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 20 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 157.1 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (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 20 mm bore when you need around 157.1 N of push force (131.9 N on the pull side) at 0.5 MPa. MKD gives you the no-rotating MK body with a double rod, so the rod is present on both sides - useful when you actuate or locate from either end. This SKU carries a 15 mm stroke and a built-in magnet (S). Air ports are M5x0.8 with PT threads on this bore size; G threads are available on other SKUs. Keep strokes short on compact multi-mount bodies - an over-long stroke on a short cover can load the rod poorly, so confirm any longer stroke with us. Side-load limits are not quoted here; route those questions to us and the datasheet.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
The no-rotating rod and double-rod body hold parts squarely from either side, making the MKD20X15S a neat clamp on compact jigs where side-by-side cylinders save fixture width.
Jig positioning
With the rod kept from turning, a locating platen or stop stays square to the fixture, so the 20 mm bore positions workpieces repeatably in assembly jigs.
Indexing stops on lines
Magnet-equipped for switch sensing, this short-stroke cylinder indexes and stops small parts on fixtures and pallets where mounting space is tight.
FAQ
Why choose the MKD20X15S double-rod variant instead of a standard MK cylinder?
The MKD prefix means double rod on the no-rotating MK body: the rod extends on both sides of the cylinder, and a plate with a fixed rod prevents rotation. At 20 mm bore you get a theoretical 157.1 N push and 131.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The trailing S means this SKU includes a magnet for switch detection; SKUs without S are supplied without a magnet.
How does the 6-direction mounting work, and can the rod take side loads?
The square body lets you fix the cylinder from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mount units side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. Allowable side load is not a published figure here, and overall dimensions vary with stroke, so confirm both from the datasheet or ask us before designing the mount.