Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X25
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X25 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 MKD32X25
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 MKD32X25 is the double-rod no-rotating version: a rod projects from both end faces, with a 32 mm bore and 25 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 MKD32X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X25 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Indexing marker on a rotary table
Fixed to the machine base from whichever of the six faces suits the layout, one rod drives the marking or stamping tip down onto each indexed part while the rod on the other end can drive a prior-position stopper. The no-rotating plate keeps the tip square to the workpiece on every index.
FAQ
How does MKD32X25 differ from a standard MK or MD cylinder?
MKD is from the MK no-rotating family, so a fixed rod and no-rotating plate stop the rod from turning, and the D adds a double rod - a working rod at both end covers. A standard MK has one rod; a standard MD allows rotation. Here the bore is 32 mm and the stroke is 25 mm, with no trailing S (no magnet) and no trailing G (PT port thread). Pick MKD when you need two non-rotating working faces.
Where can I mount it, and is the 25 mm stroke the limit?
The square body fixes from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and cylinders sit side by side to save space. For this 32 mm bore the standard stroke table runs up to 60 mm, so 25 mm sits comfortably inside it - but the short covers mean an over-long stroke can stress the rod, so stay within the table. Route side-load figures, dimensions and thrust details for the double-rod arrangement to us; we confirm them from the datasheet on request.