Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD6X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD6X15S 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
- 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 MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD6X15S
The MSD6X15S 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 to save space. This 6 mm bore, 15 mm stroke single-acting push-type cylinder extends by air pressure and returns by spring, giving about 5.7 N of theoretical thrust at 0.5 MPa on the push side for light-duty ejecting, clamping or indexing. Cushioning is a bumper, and the body carries magnetic-switch slots for position feedback.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD standard family (the MK family is the no-rotating version); the MSD prefix makes it single acting, push type, and the trailing S means this SKU is supplied WITH 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 MSD6X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD6X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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
At bore 6 the single-acting push thrust is about 5.7 N at 0.5 MPa, so size this cylinder for light jobs such as part ejection or small clamps. The MSD prefix means single acting, push type: air extends, a spring returns, at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and 50-500 mm/s. The 15 mm stroke sits within the 20 mm single-acting limit. The trailing S gives you the magnet for switch detection; choose plain MSD6X15 if you do not need it. Thread is PT as standard, with G available. Respect the short-cover design by keeping the stroke in the table, and route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Hold-down on a small assembly station
The 6-way fixing lets the cylinder press down from the top of a compact assembly fixture, while the magnet in the piston allows position switches to confirm the part is held.
Push-off on a small parts transfer rail
Several cylinders mount side by side along a narrow rail, each nudging small components sideways off the line, with the magnet enabling stroke-end detection at each station.
Micro press action in a compact jig
The body fixes from the bottom or side of a slim jig to deliver about 5.7 N of push thrust for light pressing or marking, with the bumper cushioning the short 15 mm stroke.
FAQ
How should I interpret the MSD6X15S code?
MSD is the single-acting push-type version of the MD standard multi-mount family, 6 is the bore in mm, 15 the stroke in mm, and the trailing S means the piston carries a magnet for switch detection. There is no adjustable-range digit (that applies only to MDJ/MKJ), and no G, so the ports are PT threaded. The magnet does not change the 0.2-1.0 MPa operating pressure or the 5.7 N push thrust at 0.5 MPa.
What are the mounting and stroke limits of this compact cylinder?
The square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders mount side by side to save space. Because the covers are short, keep the stroke within the catalogue table; single-acting versions go up to 20 mm. Overall dimensions and allowable side-load for this bore and stroke should be confirmed from the datasheet or with us.