Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X5S 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 MSK10X5S
The AirTAC MSK10X5S 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, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. As a push type single acting cylinder, air extends the rod while an internal spring returns it, 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. As the trailing S in the SKU shows, this model includes a magnet for position sensing. We confirm dimensions, stroke tables and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK10X5S |
|---|---|
| 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
Choose the 10 mm bore for 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 the 5 mm stroke suits very short movements - short covers mean an over-long stroke is not an option. The trailing S in this SKU means a magnet is fitted; the same cylinder without a magnet drops the S. 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
Eject small parts
A 5 mm air push ejects a finished micro component from an assembly nest into a collection chute. The spring return resets the rod without exhaust air, and the no-rotating rod keeps the ejector pin aligned.
Spring-release clamp
Clamping a light workpiece in a machining or inspection jig: air pushes the clamp down, and the spring retracts it when pressure is lost - a fail-open safety behavior. The magnet allows end-of-stroke sensing in the body slots.
Position-confirm sensing
A tiny 5 mm lift or confirm check on a fixture, with the built-in magnet and the body's switch slots used to signal that the rod is fully extended before the next step runs.
FAQ
What does the trailing S in MSK10X5S mean?
The S means this SKU includes a magnet, so position switches can be sensed in the slots around the body. The same cylinder without the S, such as MSK10X5, has no magnet. Otherwise the code decodes the same: 10 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, single acting push type in the no-rotating MK family.
Where can I mount this cylinder, and what limits the stroke?
The compact square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units mount side by side to save space. Single acting cylinders in this series offer strokes up to 20 mm, and the short covers mean an over-long stroke is not an option; exact dimensions and side-load limits come from the datasheet.