Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X15S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (double rod), 6 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 14.1 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)
- Bore6 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa14.1 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 145 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- 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 MKD6X15S
The AirTAC MKD6X15S is a bore 6, 15 mm stroke double rod multi-mount cylinder. Its compact square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots machined around the body and high guide precision needing no added lubricant. A double rod design carries a rod on both faces, so two points of work move together from one piston. Running on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), it gives a theoretical push thrust of 14.1 N at 0.5 MPa, cushions on a bumper, and covers a 30-500 mm/s speed range. Proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi) over a -20 to 70 C temperature span.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MK family, whose no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod stop the rod from turning - unlike the standard MD family, where rotation is allowed. The trailing S in the model code shows this unit is built with a position-detection magnet; SKUs without an S are supplied without one. Materials are typical - aluminium-alloy body and covers, stainless or S45C rod, NBR seals and a TPU bumper - and exact dimensions for your stroke are confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X15S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 6 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 14.1 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Magnet | With magnet (S) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 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 force: at bore 6 you get 14.1 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, so step up a bore if your clamp or stopper needs more. Choose the MKD double rod variant when you need a rod on both faces; MK single-acting push (MSK) and pull (MTK) types and the standard MD family are the alternatives. The 15 mm stroke sits within the 35 mm limit for bore 6 double-acting models - keep strokes short, because the compact cover limits travel and an over-long stroke is a poor fit. The trailing S adds the magnet; PT threads are standard with G available on request. Side-load figures and stroke-specific dimensions come from the datasheet - ask us.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
Clamping small components on an assembly fixture, where the bore 6 thrust and side-by-side mounting keep the clamp row tight.
Indexing fixture
Advancing and retracting an indexing pin on both rod faces at once, with the no-rotating plate keeping the pin oriented cycle after cycle.
Gate stopper
Swinging a flat stopper gate into a conveyor flow, where a fixed rod stops the plate twisting out of position.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MKD6X15S mean?
It means this cylinder is supplied with a magnet in the piston for position-switch detection in the slots around the body. The same model without the S (MKD6X15) is supplied without a magnet, so check the code before ordering if you run sensors.
Can I fix this cylinder from any face, and where do I find mounting dimensions?
Yes - the square multi-mount body fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom), so units can sit side by side to save space. Because dimensions vary with stroke, confirm the exact mounting figures and any side-load limits from the datasheet before designing the fixture.