Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X5
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X5 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
- 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 MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X5
The AirTAC MSK10X5 is a 10 mm bore single acting push type multi-mount cylinder with a 5 mm stroke. Its compact square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can be mounted side by side to save space. As a push type single acting cylinder, air extends the rod while an internal spring returns it, so it needs air on one side only, running at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with a 50-500 mm/s speed range. At 0.5 MPa the theoretical push force at this bore is 15.8 N, with cushioning provided by a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating version of the multi-mount cylinder: a fixed rod and plate stop the piston rod from turning, unlike the standard MD family where rotation is allowed. As shown by the SKU, this model does not include a magnet. We confirm dimensions, stroke tables and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Choose the 10 mm bore when your job needs light push force - about 15.8 N theoretical at 0.5 MPa. Pick the MK family when the rod must not turn; if rotation is acceptable, the standard MD family is the alternative. Acting type here is single acting push (air extends, spring retracts); double acting, double rod, pull type and adjustable-stroke versions exist in the range. Single acting strokes run up to 20 mm, and this model's 5 mm stroke suits very short, snappy movements - note that short covers mean an over-long stroke is not an option. No magnet is fitted on this SKU; magnet versions carry an S suffix. Port thread is PT as standard, with G available as a suffix. Side-load figures and exact dimensions come from the datasheet - ask us.
Applications
Tiny part push-off
A short 5 mm push at the end of a conveyor or chute nudges a small component off a nest or track into a bin. The spring return keeps it retracted between cycles and the no-rotating rod keeps the pushing face square.
Small-parts clamp
Clamping a light part in a drill jig or test fixture: air pushes the clamp plate down, and the spring releases it automatically when air drops. Side-by-side mounting lets several clamps sit along one fixture edge.
Mini gate or stopper
A pop-up stopper on a small-parts conveyor or rotary indexing table halts a workpiece at a station. The compact square body fixes from the top or side of the frame where space is tight.
FAQ
What does MSK mean in the model code MSK10X5?
MSK is the single acting push type version of AirTAC's no-rotating MK multi-mount family. The 10 is the bore in mm, and the 5 after the X is the stroke in mm. No trailing S means this SKU has no magnet, and no trailing G means the port thread is PT.
How does the no-rotating feature help in use?
A fixed rod and plate stop the piston rod from turning, so a pushing face or clamp pad stays square to the workpiece without a separate anti-rotation guide. The compact body also fixes from 6 directions, and exact dimensions and side-load limits come from the datasheet - we can confirm them on request.