Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X15
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X15 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
- 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 MKD32X15
The AirTAC MKD32X15 is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder with a double rod: piston rods extend from both ends of the 32 mm bore body, letting one cylinder grip, guide or carry from two points. 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 panel space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision without added lubrication. 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). Both faces are rod-side faces, so 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. This code has no trailing S, so the SKU is supplied without a magnet. Temperature range is -20 to 70 C (up to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material), and 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 MKD32X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X15 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 32 mm bore when you need the most thrust this range offers; 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 MKD figure from the datasheet when sizing. MKD gives you 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 (15 mm here); keep the stroke short because the cover design works against over-long strokes, and send side-load questions to us. This SKU carries no magnet - add the trailing S (MKD32X15S) if you need switch detection. Thread is PT as listed, with a G version selectable by code.
Applications
Pinch clamp on a compact fixture
Opposing rods squeeze a housing or bracket from both faces in a machining fixture, and side-by-side mounting lets several clamp stations share one panel.
Indexing fixture positioner
The non-rotating rod drives an indexing pin or locating block that must return to the same orientation on every cycle of a rotary indexing table.
Gate and stopper actuator
Bolted to the conveyor side in any of the six mounting directions, it extends a short gate to divert or stop parts moving between stations.
FAQ
Does MKD32X15 include a magnet?
No. This code has no trailing S, so the SKU is supplied without a magnet; if you need switch detection, choose the MKD32X15S version. The rest of the decode is unchanged: 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, and a no-rotating double-rod MK-family cylinder.
Is the 15 mm stroke the limit for this bore?
No - the 32 mm bore takes double-acting strokes up to 60 mm, but keep the stroke short because the cover design works against over-long strokes. Exact dimensions for each stroke, and any side-load question, should be confirmed from the datasheet.