Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X5S 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 MKD6X5S
The MKD6X5S is a compact no-rotating multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC's MK family: a square-body, double-acting unit with a rod on both ends, fixable from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so cylinders mount side by side to save space. The 6 mm bore and 5 mm stroke suit very short, precise movements in tight fixtures, with a theoretical thrust of about 10.6 N on each rod side at 0.5 MPa (both ends are rod sides). Cushioning is a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. As an MK-family cylinder it uses a fixed rod, bushing and no-rotating plate to stop the rod turning; the MD family is the standard version. The trailing S in the code means this SKU is built with a position magnet for switch detection. Dimensions are per stroke, so confirm them and any sizing detail from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD6X5S |
|---|---|
| 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 thrust: this 6 mm double rod delivers a theoretical thrust of about 10.6 N on each rod side at 0.5 MPa, with operating pressure of 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and double-acting speed of 30-500 mm/s. MKD gives you a rod at both ends with rotation prevented; pick MD if rod rotation is acceptable. The 5 mm stroke is short by design - the covers are compact, so avoid over-long strokes where a smaller unit works. The S suffix means a magnet is fitted on this SKU (omit S for no magnet); thread is PT by default with G available. Route side-load and dimension questions to us or the datasheet.
Applications
Stopper gate on small conveyors
The non-rotating double rod raises and lowers a stopper blade squarely over a 5 mm stroke, holding small parts at a station without the blade twisting.
Micro clamping fixture
With rods on both ends, one 6 mm cylinder can press or release a small workpiece from two sides of a jig at once, halving the actuator count.
Sensor-equipped test nests
The built-in magnet lets a switch flag cylinder position on each 5 mm move, ideal for compact inspection nests where cylinders sit side by side.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MKD6X5S mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder is built with a position magnet, so magnetic switches can detect rod position in the slots around the body. The same cylinder without the S (MKD6X5) has no magnet. Thread is PT by default; add G for a G thread. Magnetic switch part numbers should be confirmed from the catalogue.
Which direction can I mount it from?
All six: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. That lets you orient the cylinder to the fixture and mount units side by side to save space. Note that overall dimensions vary with stroke, and allowable side-load figures are not published here - confirm both from the datasheet.