Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X5S 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 MSK32X5S
The MSK32X5S is an AirTAC MK-series multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body that can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save space. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, guide precision is high, and no added lubricant is needed. This is a single-acting, push-type cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 5 mm stroke: air pressure drives the rod out, and the internal bumper cushions the return. At 0.5 MPa it delivers about 281.5 N of theoretical push force, suiting short-stroke clamping and pushing on air filtered to 40 um. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and the working temperature is -20 to 70 C (0 to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material).
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating variant: a fixed rod, no-rotating plate and brass bushing stop the piston rod from turning, which matters when the load must not rotate. The trailing S on this model means it is supplied WITH a magnet for position sensing; models without an S are supplied without a magnet. Dimensions and detailed sizing for this bore and stroke vary, so confirm them from the datasheet - we are happy to provide it on request.
Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK32X5S |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore sets the force: at 0.5 MPa the 32 mm push-type single-acting MSK gives about 281.5 N of theoretical push, the largest in the MK range. Choose MK when the rod must not rotate, and MD when rotation is allowed. Acting type is a real choice: MSK (single push, as here), MTK (single pull), MK (double), MKD (double rod) or MKJ (adjustable stroke). Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so this 5 mm stroke fits the table; a short cover keeps the body compact, so avoid asking for an over-long stroke. The trailing S means this SKU carries a magnet. Thread is PT by default; a G thread version is available for models ordered with the G suffix.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
The 32 mm bore gives about 281.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa over a 5 mm stroke, enough to clamp small machined or molded parts in a fixture. The no-rotating rod keeps the clamp pad facing the same way every cycle.
Gate or stopper actuation
A short 5 mm push stroke is ideal for extending a stopper pin or gate on a conveyor or rotary table. The square body fixes from 6 directions, so the cylinder can be bolted wherever the bracket space allows.
Jig positioning and eject
Side-by-side mounting lets several MSK cylinders line up on a jig to position or eject parts in one plane. Magnetic-switch slots around the body allow end-of-stroke sensing without external brackets.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MSK32X5S mean, and how does MSK differ from MK?
The trailing S means this SKU is supplied WITH a magnet for use with magnetic switches; a model without the S has no magnet. The MSK prefix itself decodes as the MK-family single-acting push type: air pressure extends the rod and a bumper returns it. MK series cylinders are the no-rotating variants - a fixed rod and no-rotating plate stop the rod from turning - while MD series are the standard type where rotation is allowed.
How do I mount this cylinder, and where do I find exact dimensions?
The compact square body fixes from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom, and cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space. Overall dimensions change with bore and stroke, so we do not quote them as general specs - confirm the exact figures for the MSK32X5S from the datasheet, which we can supply on request. Side-load capacity should also be confirmed from the datasheet rather than estimated.