Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD25X15
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD25X15 is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (double rod), 25 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 245.4 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)
- Bore25 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa245.4 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- 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 MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD25X15
The AirTAC MKD25X15 is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder with a double rod, so the piston rod extends from both covers. The body can be fixed from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and cylinders can sit side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots machined around the body. At a bore of 25 mm with a 15 mm stroke, the push side delivers about 245.4 N theoretical thrust at 0.5 MPa (the pull side is lower, about 206.2 N), and the cushion is a bumper. As an MK-series cylinder it is no-rotating: a fixed rod and no-rotating plate stop the rod from turning, so a tool or fixture mounted on the rod keeps its orientation.
This is a genuine AirTAC part sold by an authorized distributor. MKD means double rod, double acting, in the MK (no-rotating) family; this SKU is shown without the magnet option, and the thread is PT by default (G is available on request). We confirm exact dimensions, weights and sizing details from the AirTAC datasheet whenever you need them.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD25X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD25X15 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 25 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 245.4 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (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
Pick the bore by thrust: this 25 mm bore gives about 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa double acting (pull side about 206.2 N). Choose MKD (this model) if the rod must not rotate and you need force from both ends; choose plain MK for a single rod, or MD family if rod rotation is acceptable. Stroke options for bore 25 double acting run up to 60 mm, so the short 15 mm stroke suits tight spaces but keep the stroke well within the short covers; for side-load capacity, confirm with us. Ordering choices shown in the code: magnet (trailing S = with magnet, absent here) and thread (PT default, G on request).
Applications
Small-parts clamping
The double rod lets one cylinder clamp a small part from two sides of a fixture at once, while the no-rotating plate keeps the clamping pads square to the part every cycle.
Pick-and-place transfer
Used horizontally to push or retract parts between stations, the compact square body mounts side by side on tight machine frames and the rod will not twist the gripped part.
Gate and stopper actuation
A short 15 mm stroke is enough to raise or drop a stopper gate on a conveyor line, fixed from the top or side of the frame using the 6-way mounting.
FAQ
What does the code MKD25X15 mean?
MKD is the double-rod version of AirTAC's MK family: double acting and no-rotating, with a rod extending from both covers. 25 is the bore in mm and 15 is the stroke in mm. No trailing S means this SKU is without the magnet, and no trailing G means the thread is PT.
How does the no-rotating feature help on this cylinder?
A fixed rod and no-rotating plate stop the piston rod from turning, so mounted tooling keeps its orientation. Keep strokes short relative to the covers and confirm allowable side load and exact dimensions from the datasheet before loading the rod laterally.