Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X20
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X20 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 MKD32X20
The AirTAC MKD series is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a square body that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side to save panel space. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, guide precision is high and no added lubricant is needed. This MKD32X20 is the double-rod no-rotating version: a rod projects from both end faces, with a 32 mm bore and 20 mm stroke, so the same piston can drive or carry from either side - ideal for two-sided clamping, stopping and flagging jobs. Speed runs 30-500 mm/s and the cushion is a bumper. The theoretical push figure for this 32 mm double-acting bore is 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa; because the double-rod arrangement puts a rod at both faces, confirm the exact working thrust for your mounting from the datasheet. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) on air filtered to 40 um, proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and the working range is -20 to 70 C (0 to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material).
This is a genuine AirTAC part. MKD belongs to the MK no-rotating family, where a fixed rod and no-rotating plate with brass bushing stop the piston rod from turning; the standard MD family allows rotation. This SKU carries no trailing S, so no magnet is fitted. The port on this 32 mm bore is 1/8" PT thread. We confirm dimensions, rod details and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X20 |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore sets the thrust: the facts-sheet push figure for this 32 mm double-acting bore is 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa, and because MKD carries a rod on both faces, confirm the exact working thrust for your mounting from the datasheet. Choose MKD when you need the MK no-rotating action plus a working rod at each end; standard MD allows rotation, while MK and MKD prevent it. Across the range you can pick double acting, single push (MSD/MSK), single pull (MTD/MTK), double rod (MDD/MKD) or adjustable stroke (MDJ/MKJ, adding a 10, 20 or 30 mm adjustment). Keep the stroke inside the bore-32 table, which tops out at 60 mm - the short covers mean an over-long stroke can stress the rod, so route side-load and stroke questions to us. The magnet appears only where the SKU ends in S, and you order PT (blank) or G thread.
Applications
Two-lane gate stopper
Bolt the square body to the conveyor frame from any of its six faces: one rod lifts the stopper blade into the part path while the rod on the opposite face drives a mirror blade for the adjacent lane. The no-rotating plate keeps both blades square so they never twist into the product flow, and the bumper cushions each stop.
Two-sided jig clamp
In a machining or welding fixture, the compact body bolts between two fixture plates and mounts side by side with neighbouring stations. One rod clamps the bracket while the opposite rod drives a support pad on the far face, and the fixed rod plus no-rotating plate stop both pads spinning out of position.
Pick-and-place part flag
Mounted alongside a pick station, the non-rotating rod carries a flat part-present flag that must stay square to the photoelectric sensor stroke after stroke, while the rod on the other end handles ejection. Side-by-side mounting lets the flag cylinder share the same row as the gripper cylinder.
FAQ
What does the MKD code in MKD32X20 actually mean?
MK is AirTAC's no-rotating multi-mount family, where a fixed rod and no-rotating plate stop the rod from turning. The D means double rod, so a rod projects from both end covers. 32 is the bore in mm and 20 is the stroke in mm. No trailing S means no magnet on this SKU, and no trailing G means PT thread. Choose MKD over standard MK when you need a working face at both ends, and over MD when rotation must be prevented.
Can I really fix it from six directions, and how long can the stroke be?
Yes - the square body fixes from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and cylinders can sit side by side to save space. Keep the stroke within the catalogue table for the bore: for 32 mm bore, standard strokes run up to 60 mm. Because the covers are short, an over-long stroke can stress the rod, so stay inside the table and route side-load, dimension and sizing questions to us - we confirm them from the datasheet on request.