Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X10S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (double rod), 32 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 402.1 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)
- Bore32 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa402.1 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi)
- Port size1/8"
- 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 MKD32X10S
The AirTAC MKD32X10S is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder with a double rod, so piston rods extend from both ends of the 32 mm bore body. Like every MD/MK multi-mount cylinder it fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units mount side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision without added lubrication. The short 10 mm stroke suits quick clamp-and-release moves in tight fixtures: operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), double-acting speed is 30-500 mm/s, cushioning is a bumper, the medium is air filtered to 40 um, and proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi). Because both faces are rod-side faces, the bore-32 rod-side table value of 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa is the applicable thrust per face.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MK family, where a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod stop the rods from turning; the standard MD family allows rod rotation instead. The trailing S on the model code means this SKU includes the magnet for switch detection, and temperature range is -20 to 70 C (up to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material). Typical materials are an aluminium-alloy body, covers and piston with a stainless or S45C rod and NBR seals; we confirm exact dimensions for this stroke, plus sizing and side-load limits, from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 32 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 402.1 N |
| Port size | 1/8" (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
The 32 mm bore is the strongest in this range; on this MKD double-rod variant both faces are rod-side faces, so the applicable table value at 0.5 MPa is 345.6 N per face - confirm the exact figure for MKD from the datasheet when sizing. MKD combines the MK family's no-rotating action with rods on both ends, unlike the standard MD family, where rod rotation is allowed. Double-acting strokes on this bore run up to 60 mm (10 mm here); favour a short stroke because the cover design works against over-long strokes, and route side-load questions to us. The trailing S means the magnet is built in; thread is PT as listed, with a G version selectable by code.
Applications
Two-sided small-parts clamp
The dual rods carry clamp pads that pinch a small part from both sides in an assembly fixture, holding it square without letting it rotate between operations.
Square product stopper
Mounted through a conveyor frame, the 10 mm stroke pops a non-rotating stopper plate up to halt cartons or trays squarely at a work station.
Level jig-plate lift
Rods on both ends support a jig plate from two points in a test jig, and the no-rotating action keeps the plate level through short vertical moves.
FAQ
What does the MKD in MKD32X10S mean?
MKD decodes as the MK family (no-rotating) in the double-rod variant: 32 is the bore in mm, 10 is the stroke in mm, and the trailing S means the magnet is included. Both ends of the body carry a rod, so you can grip or guide a load from two sides, and the rods cannot rotate.
How does six-direction mounting help in a tight build?
The square body fixes from front, back, left, right, top or bottom, so cylinders sit side by side on one panel instead of being stacked or bracketed. Keep the stroke short relative to the cover, and confirm dimensions and side-load limits from the datasheet before finalising the layout.