Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X60S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X60S 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 MKD32X60S
The MKD32X60S is a double-rod, double-acting version of AirTAC's MK multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body unit that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision that needs no added lubrication. On air filtered to 40 um it runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) from -20 to 70 C, with a bumper as the cushion. With a rod on both faces, each face works against the rod-side area: about 345.6 N of theoretical thrust per face at 0.5 MPa.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the no-rotating MK family: a fixed rod and plate stop the rod turning, unlike the standard MD family. The trailing S shows the built-in magnet, so switches in the body slots can sense position; the port is 1/8" PT on bore 32. We confirm exact dimensions and any sizing check from the AirTAC datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD32X60S |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore 32 is the largest in this range, giving about 345.6 N per face at 0.5 MPa on the rod side of a double-rod body. Decide MD versus MK first: MD lets the rod turn, while this MKD no-rotating version prevents rotation with a fixed rod and plate and puts a rod on both faces. Acting is double acting, and the 60 mm stroke tops out the bore 32 double-acting table - a good match for these short covers, but do not assume longer strokes without asking us. This SKU includes the magnet (S); a non-magnet version drops the S. Thread is PT with a G option. For side-load capability, send us the layout and we confirm from the datasheet.
Applications
Jig positioning in a compact fixture
Moving a locating pin or nest in and out of a fixture that has no room for a tie-rod body; the unit fixes from whichever of the six faces lines up with the jig plate.
Vertical lift with guided orientation
Lifting a small load vertically where the tooling must not spin; the no-rotating rod keeps the attachment square through the 60 mm stroke.
Slide-gate actuator on a machine
Opening and closing a small slide gate or diverter where the gate plate must stay aligned; the fixed rod and plate stop rotation, and bodies mount side by side for multi-gate panels.
FAQ
How do I choose between MD and MKD?
MD is the standard multi-mount family and allows the rod to turn; MKD is the no-rotating family, where a fixed rod and plate stop rotation, and MKD adds a rod on both faces. Choose MKD when the tooling on the rod must keep its orientation. This bore 32 unit runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi); confirm bore- and variant-specific figures from the datasheet.
Can I get dimensions or check a side load?
Yes. Overall dimensions depend on stroke and mounting face, and side-load capability is not a single published number, so send us the layout and we confirm both from the AirTAC datasheet before you order.