Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X30S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X30S 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 MKD6X30S
The MKD6X30S is a genuine AirTAC multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side to save space in tight machine frames. This is the MK double rod, double acting version with a 6 mm bore and 30 mm stroke: air-powered strokes at 30-500 mm/s for light-duty linear work. At 0.5 MPa the bore 6 double-acting figures are 14.1 N push and 10.6 N pull, so think light clamps, stoppers and positioning rather than heavy pressing. Cushioning is a bumper, operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), and magnetic-switch slots run around the body.
The MK family differs from the MD family in one key way: the rod is prevented from rotating, typically by a no-rotating plate, bushing and fixed rod, so pads and stopper plates stay square to the load. The trailing S in the code means this SKU includes the magnet - a magnet is only present where the code shows S. Medium is air filtered to 40 um; temperature range is -20 to 70 C, with 0-150 C only using the optional high-temperature seal material. Port is M5x0.8 with PT thread. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X30S |
|---|---|
| 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 6 gives 14.1 N push and 10.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa - right for light clamping, gating and positioning; step up to a larger bore if you need more thrust. Choose MKD over MD when the rod must not rotate; MD is the standard family where some rotation is acceptable. This SKU is the double rod type, double acting, with a 30 mm stroke inside the bore 6 double-acting limit of 35 mm - keep strokes modest against the short cover, and route any side-load question to us. The trailing S adds the magnet for switch sensing; thread is PT, with G available on request.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
Clamp small components in a test or assembly fixture. The no-rotating rod keeps the clamp pad square to the part, and the 6 mm bore's 14.1 N push at 0.5 MPa suits light-duty holding.
Mini gate stopper
Stop or present small parts at a light-duty conveyor or chute. The compact square body fixes from six directions so the unit drops into tight frame positions and mounts side by side with neighbours.
Jig positioning
Position jigs or locator plates in a compact fixture, with the rod available at both ends of the double rod body and a bumper cushioning each stroke at the end of travel.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MKD6X30S mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder is supplied with the magnet fitted, so magnetic switches can be sensed in the slots around the body. The magnet is optional on the MK family: the same cylinder without the S in its code, such as MKD6X35, is supplied without a magnet.
How can this cylinder be mounted?
The multi-mount square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can sit side by side to save space. Because this is an MK model, the rod does not rotate during operation. Overall dimensions vary with stroke, so confirm them from the datasheet before detailing the mounting.