Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X5S 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 MKD32X5S
The MKD32X5S 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 are machined around the body. This 32 mm bore double-rod double-acting unit delivers a theoretical push force of about 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa per rod side over a very short 5 mm stroke, cushioned by a bumper. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), takes 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure and -20 to 70 C, and cycles 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 stop the piston rod from turning; the MD family is the standard, single-rod equivalent. The trailing S means this SKU includes a magnet for switch position sensing. The 5 mm stroke suits short-throw clamp or eject jobs, but the short covers mean the stroke should not be pushed beyond what the task needs; we confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X5S |
|---|---|
| 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
Pick the 32 mm bore for maximum force in this series: about 402.1 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa. MKD gives you the no-rotating MK design (rotation prevented, unlike standard MD), double-acting operation, and rods on both ends for work from either side. The 5 mm stroke is at the very short end of the bore 32 double-acting table, which runs up to 60 mm; a stroke this short is ideal for a small clamp or eject action, but the short covers caution against expecting long travel from a multi-mount body, so match the stroke to the job and check the datasheet. The trailing S means a magnet is fitted; the non-magnetic equivalent drops the S. Thread is PT, with G available on separate SKUs. Side-load limits come from the datasheet, so route that to us.
Applications
Short-throw small-parts clamp
A 5 mm stroke is enough to swing a clamp lever or press a latch over a small casting; the 32 mm bore supplies about 402 N at 0.5 MPa while the compact square body bolts straight onto the fixture edge.
Rotating-flap diverter with fixed angle
The no-rotating plate and fixed rod hold a flap pivot at one angle on a conveyor diverter, and the double-rod body lets the flap be driven from either side of the cylinder without re-plumbing.
Part ejection from a nest
Mounted under a machining nest, the short 5 mm throw kicks finished parts out of their pocket; the magnet in this SKU confirms the eject pin is home before the next cycle starts.
FAQ
Is a 5 mm stroke suitable for the MKD32X5S, or should I go longer?
The 5 mm stroke is a valid catalogue stroke and suits short-throw clamping, ejecting or latching. Bore 32 double-acting models are listed up to 60 mm, but the short covers of the multi-mount body caution against over-long strokes; if your job needs more travel, choose a longer stroke code and confirm the dimensions from the datasheet.
What forces and positions can I expect from this cylinder?
At 0.5 MPa the 32 mm double-acting bore gives a theoretical push force of about 402.1 N per rod side, cushioned by a bumper at each end. The trailing S means a magnet is fitted, so switches in the body slots can report rod position. Exact overall dimensions and allowable side load for your mounting direction are stroke-dependent; confirm them from the datasheet.