Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X50S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X50S 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 MKD32X50S
The MKD32X50S is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder that can be fixed from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. Bodies can be mounted side by side to save space, and magnetic-switch slots run around the body. This 32 mm bore double-rod double-acting unit pushes from either rod end, with a theoretical push force of about 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa per rod side, and it is cushioned by a bumper. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), withstands 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure and -20 to 70 C, and moves at 30-500 mm/s with high guide precision and no added lubrication.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the MK family, so a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod prevent the piston rod from turning; the MD family is the standard, single-rod alternative. The trailing S in the model code means this SKU includes a magnet, so reed or Hall-effect switches seated in the body slots can signal end positions. Exact dimensions for the 50 mm stroke come from the datasheet; we confirm sizing on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X50S |
|---|---|
| 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 series, giving about 402.1 N of theoretical push at 0.5 MPa. MKD combines three choices in one code: the MK no-rotating design (rotation prevented, unlike the standard MD family), double-acting operation, and a rod on both ends so you can work from either side. The 50 mm stroke is within the bore 32 double-acting table, which reaches 60 mm, but the short covers mean you should avoid stretching the stroke beyond what the job needs; confirm against the datasheet. The trailing S means the magnet is fitted on this SKU; the non-magnetic equivalent is MKD32X50. Thread is PT; a G-thread version is a separate SKU. Allowable side load is not stated here, so route that to us.
Applications
Orientation-critical pick-and-place
The no-rotating plate keeps a suction plate or gripper facing the same way cycle after cycle, while the built-in magnet drives position switches that confirm part pick and release on an assembly cell.
Jig positioning pin
A double-rod body drops a locating pin into a machined jig from above and retracts without the pin rotating, so it always finds the same bushed hole; side-by-side mounting lines up several pins on one fixture.
Conveyor indexing stop
Fixed from the side or bottom of a conveyor frame, the 32 mm bore unit raises a stop blade to halt parts at a workstation; the magnet in this SKU signals the down position so the PLC knows the lane is clear.
FAQ
What does the trailing S in MKD32X50S mean?
The S shows this SKU is supplied with a magnet, so magnetic switches can be clipped into the slots around the square body to detect piston position. The same cylinder without the S in its code (MKD32X50) is the non-magnetic version; magnet is an option, not a standard, so always check the code before ordering.
Why choose a no-rotating double-rod cylinder like this one?
The MK design uses a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod so the rod cannot turn, which keeps pads, pins and grippers square to the work. The double-rod body also pushes or pulls from both ends and mounts side by side with other units, saving panel space. Dimensions and side-load limits are stroke-dependent, so confirm them from the datasheet.