Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD6X15
The AirTAC Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD6X15 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (single acting, push type), 6 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 5.7 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, push type
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore6 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa5.7 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 145 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- CushionBumper
- MagnetWithout magnet
- 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 MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD6X15
The MSD6X15 is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body that can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side with neighbouring cylinders to save space. This 6 mm bore, 15 mm stroke single-acting push-type cylinder extends by air pressure and returns by spring, delivering about 5.7 N of theoretical thrust at 0.5 MPa on the push side - suited to light-duty tasks such as ejecting, indexing or pressing small parts. Cushioning is a bumper, and magnetic-switch slots are machined around the body.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. It belongs to the MD standard family (the MK family is the no-rotating version); as an MSD model it is single acting, push type, and this SKU carries no magnet. Medium is air filtered to 40 um, proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and operating temperature is -20 to 70 C (0 to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material). We confirm overall dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD6X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD6X15 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, push type |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 6 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 5.7 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Magnet | Without magnet |
| 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 | 50 - 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
With a 6 mm bore the single-acting push thrust is about 5.7 N at 0.5 MPa, so choose this size for light clamping, ejecting or positioning jobs, not for heavy loads. Acting type is fixed by the prefix: MSD is single acting, push type, running at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and 50-500 mm/s. Stroke is 15 mm, within the 20 mm limit for single-acting multi-mount cylinders. If you need position feedback, pick the S version (MSD6X15S) with magnet instead. Thread is PT as standard; a G-thread version is available. Note the short cover of this compact body: keep the stroke within the table rather than stretching it, and check side-load capability with us before applying off-axis loads.
Applications
Small-parts clamp on a bench fixture
The compact square body fixes from 6 directions, so one cylinder can clamp a tiny workpiece from the side, top or front of a small jig, and several can sit side by side on tight fixture plates.
Gate stopper on a miniature conveyor
The push-type single-acting action extends under air to stop small parts at a gate and retracts by spring when air is lost, and the slim body slides in beside a narrow conveyor frame.
Ejecting finished parts from a light-duty nest
With about 5.7 N of push thrust at 0.5 MPa, the cylinder nudges completed small components out of a shallow nest, with the bumper cushioning the end of each short 15 mm stroke.
FAQ
What is the difference between MSD6X15 and MSD6X15S?
The trailing S means this SKU carries a piston magnet, allowing magnetic switch detection in the slots around the body. MSD6X15 without the S is the same cylinder without a magnet. Both are single-acting, push type, with a 6 mm bore and 15 mm stroke; the magnet never changes the 5.7 N push thrust at 0.5 MPa or the 0.2-1.0 MPa operating pressure.
Where can the MSD6X15 be mounted, and what should I check before applying side loads?
The multi-mount square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and several cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space. Keep the stroke within the short-cover table (single-acting versions top out at 20 mm), and confirm allowable side-load and overall dimensions for this bore and stroke from the datasheet or ask us.