Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X10S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (single acting, push type), 10 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 15.8 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, single acting, push type
- SeriesMK (no-rotating)
- Bore10 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa15.8 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 MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X10S
MSK10X10S is a single-acting push-type multi-mount cylinder: a 10 mm bore, 10 mm stroke compact square body that fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side to save space. Push type means air pressure drives the rod out and it retracts when the air is released, ideal for clamps and ejectors that must free the part on air loss. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), theoretical push thrust is 15.8 N at 0.5 MPa, speed is 50-500 mm/s and the cushion is a bumper. Use air filtered to 40 um; the temperature range is -20 to 70 C.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MK family, where a no-rotating plate, bushing and fixed rod stop the piston rod from turning (the MD family is the standard type where rotation is allowed). The trailing S in the code means this SKU is supplied with a magnet, which works with the magnetic-switch slots around the body; the thread is PT as coded. We confirm overall dimensions, which vary with stroke, and sizing details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, push type |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 10 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 15.8 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
Bore 10 single-acting push delivers about 15.8 N theoretical thrust at 0.5 MPa, so choose a larger bore if the clamp or eject job needs more force. MK (this SKU) prevents rod rotation, while MD allows it. Within the MK family, push (MSK) extends under air, pull (MTK) retracts under air, and double acting (MK) works both ways. Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so 10 mm is comfortably inside the table; do not stretch past the short cover with an over-long stroke. The S here adds the magnet for switch detection, and the thread is PT as coded (G is available); the port on this bore is M5x0.8. Route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Fixture clamping with position check
Push a small workpiece against a locating stop in a machining or assembly fixture, and use the magnet with the body's switch slots to confirm the clamp has extended. On air loss the rod retracts and releases the part.
Sorting gate actuator
Mount the body through the side of a miniature conveyor to push small products off the main flow into a reject or collection lane, with the no-rotating rod keeping the pusher pad aligned.
Pick-and-place part seating
Add a short push action to a compact pick-and-place head to seat a component into its nest, with the fixed rod and no-rotating plate holding the pad's orientation through the stroke.
FAQ
What does the S in MSK10X10S mean?
The trailing S means this SKU is supplied with a magnet, so magnetic switches can sense rod position in the slots around the body. The magnet is an option on the MD/MK range, never a fixed standard: the same cylinder without the S is supplied without a magnet.
How does the no-rotating design help my application?
In the MK family a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod stop the piston rod from turning, so pads, stoppers and pushers stay square to the work. Overall dimensions vary with stroke and side-load limits are application specific, so confirm both from the datasheet or by contacting us.