Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD20X60S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD20X60S 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 MKD20X60S
The MKD20X60S is a bore 20 mm, 60 mm stroke double-rod cylinder from AirTAC's MK multi-mount family. The compact square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so cylinders mount side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. A rod on both ends makes it useful where a part must be pushed, located or carried from either side, and the piston rod will not rotate thanks to the MK fixed-rod design. At 0.5 MPa the bore 20 double-acting figures are 157.1 N push and 131.9 N pull (theoretical). Cushioning is a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. MK models are the no-rotating family, while the standard MD family allows rod rotation. The trailing S means this SKU includes the magnet, and the ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread as coded. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD20X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD20X60S |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore 20 gives 157.1 N push and 131.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa; step up to bore 25 (245.4 N / 206.2 N) or 32 if the load needs more. MKD is the double-rod, no-rotating choice - pick a standard MD if rotation is acceptable or a single-acting MKS/MTK if a spring return suits the job. The 60 mm stroke sits at the top of the bore 20 table (up to 60 mm), and because the covers are short an over-long stroke is best avoided, so check the application first. The S suffix adds the magnet; thread is PT, with G available. Side-load limits and exact dimensions come from the datasheet - ask us.
Applications
Two-End Part Location
The rod on both ends lets one short cylinder locate a machined part between two stops in a CNC fixture, with the MK no-rotating plate keeping the rod end square to the part.
Dual-Side Small-Part Clamping
Bolted under a cramped fixture, the double rod clamps a small housing from two directions at once, backed by bore-20 double-acting thrust figures of 157.1 N push / 131.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa.
Line Stopper with a Fixed Rod
The fixed, non-rotating rod advances 60 mm to stop a moving part on a light conveyor line and holds it in position for the next operation, with the 6-way fixing letting the body bolt in from whichever face is open.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MKD20X60S mean?
It means this SKU includes the magnet, so the piston position can be sensed through the switch slots around the body. The magnet is optional on MD/MK cylinders: a code without the S, such as MKD25X10, is supplied without it. Order the version your layout needs - the magnet is never a given.
Which directions can I fix this cylinder from?
All six: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. That is the point of the multi-mount body - units share the same mounting pattern and sit side by side to save space. The exact body dimensions for a given stroke and the allowable side load are not listed here; confirm both from the datasheet or ask us.