Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X20
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X20 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
- 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 MSK32X20
The MSK32X20 is a 32 mm bore, 20 mm stroke single-acting push-type cylinder from AirTAC's MK multi-mount series. Its compact square body fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and can be mounted side by side with other cylinders to save space. Air pressure drives the rod out on a single stroke, and a spring returns it, delivering a theoretical push thrust of 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa. Cushioning is by bumper. As an MK-series cylinder, the rod is prevented from rotating, which suits parts that must stay square to the body.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating variant of the multi-mount range, while the MD family is the standard type that allows rod rotation. This SKU is supplied without a magnet, as shown by the absence of an S suffix; magnetic-switch slots are provided around the body either way. Dimensions and sizing for this bore and stroke are per the datasheet, and we will confirm them from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X20 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 32 mm bore when you need single-acting push force: the theoretical thrust is 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa. Within the MK family, pick MK (no-rotating) over MD (standard) when the rod must not turn. This MSK model is single acting, push type: air extends the rod and a spring returns it. Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so 20 mm is at the top of the range; the covers are short, so avoid specifying more stroke than the job needs. This SKU has no magnet (no S suffix); a magnet is available on S variants. The port is 1/8" with PT thread; G thread is available on request. Side-load capacity is not quoted here - contact us and we will confirm from the datasheet.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Spring-returns hold the clamp jaw retracted between cycles, then air pressure pushes it out to grip small machined or molded parts. The no-rotating rod keeps the clamp pad facing square, and the square body bolts to a fixture from whichever of the 6 directions the layout allows.
Indexing of fixtures
On a rotary indexing table, the push rod advances a fixture into its next station and the spring retracts it clear. Side-by-side mounting of several MK cylinders around the table keeps the station footprint tight, and the non-rotating plate keeps each push pin aligned.
Conveyor gate and stopper
Mounted under or beside a conveyor, the rod pushes a stopper blade up into the product path to halt parts for inspection or ejection. The no-rotating rod keeps the blade level, and the 20 mm stroke suits shallow stop-and-release drops.
FAQ
What does MSK mean in MSK32X20, and how is it different from MD?
MSK is the single-acting, push-type, no-rotating member of AirTAC's MK multi-mount family: air pressure pushes the rod out and a spring returns it, and the fixed rod and plate stop the rod from turning. The MD family is the standard type with double-acting cylinders that allow rotation, so pick MK when the output must stay aligned.
How can I mount this cylinder, and how far can the stroke go?
The square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders mount side by side to save space, with switch slots around the body. Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, and this model's 20 mm stroke is at that limit; because the covers are short, keep the stroke to what the application really needs. Exact dimensions and side-load data come from the datasheet - ask us to confirm.