Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X10S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (single acting, push type), 32 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 281.5 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)
- Bore32 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa281.5 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 145 psi)
- Port size1/8"
- 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 MSK32X10S
The MSK32X10S is a genuine AirTAC MK-family multi-mount cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 10 mm stroke. Its compact square body fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision without added lubrication. As a single-acting push type, it extends with compressed air and returns by an internal spring, reaching 281.5 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa. Cushioning is by a bumper, and it runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), from -20 to 70 C (up to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material).
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating version of the multi-mount cylinder: a fixed rod and plate keep the piston rod from turning, so attached tooling stays oriented. The trailing S in this SKU means it is supplied WITH a magnet for switch detection; SKUs without an S are not magnetized. Typical materials include an aluminium-alloy body, piston and covers, a stainless or S45C rod, NBR seals and a TPU bumper, with a brass bushing and no-rotating plate unique to the MK design. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, push type |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 32 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 281.5 N |
| Port size | 1/8" (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 bore for the force you need: at 0.5 MPa this 32 mm single-acting push cylinder delivers 281.5 N theoretical push, the highest figure in the MD/MK multi-mount range. MK vs MD comes down to rotation: if the rod must not twist, pick MK; if rotation is acceptable, the MD family is the standard alternative. Acting type matters too: this MSK is single-acting push (air extends, spring returns), while MTK is single-acting pull, MK/MKD/MKJ are double acting and MDJ/MKJ add an adjustable-stroke option. Strokes for single-acting units run up to 20 mm, so 10 mm suits very short moves; the short cover means an over-long stroke is not an option here, so keep travel realistic. The trailing S gives you a magnet; choose a SKU without S if you do not need switch detection. Ports are 1/8" on this bore, with PT as the default thread or G on request. For allowable side-load figures, contact us and we will confirm from the datasheet.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Air extends the rod to press a clamp pad against a machined or molded part, holding it for drilling, marking or assembly; the spring retracts when air is released, and the no-rotating rod keeps the pad square to the part.
Gate and stopper duty
Mounted top-down or side-on, the cylinder pushes a stopper pin or gate into the path of parts on a conveyor or pallet line; 281.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa holds flow reliably in a compact footprint.
Side-by-side indexing fixtures
The square body fixes from 6 directions and mounts flush beside identical units on a multi-station indexing fixture, so a row of short-stroke push cylinders actuates positioners without extra mounting brackets.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MSK32X10S mean, and how is it single acting?
The trailing S means this SKU is supplied WITH a magnet, so magnetic switches can be seated in the slots around the body to detect position; SKUs without an S are not magnetized. MSK is the single-acting push type of the MK family: air pressure extends the rod to deliver 281.5 N of theoretical push at 0.5 MPa on this 32 mm bore, and an internal spring returns it when pressure is released. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and speed is 50-500 mm/s.
How do I mount this cylinder, and where do I find dimensions?
The 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. Overall dimensions vary with stroke and are listed in the AirTAC datasheet rather than as a general spec, and allowable side-load is also a datasheet figure, so contact us and we will confirm both before you finalize the layout.