Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK6X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK6X10S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (single acting, push type), 6 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 5.7 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)
- Bore6 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa5.7 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 MSK6X10S
The MSK6X10S is an AirTAC MK-series multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body that fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts 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 6 mm bore and a 10 mm stroke: air pressure pushes the rod out and the internal bumper takes care of the return. At 0.5 MPa it delivers about 5.7 N of theoretical push force, right for light-duty pushing, ejection and positioning of small parts. 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. The trailing S on this model means it is supplied WITH a magnet, so magnetic switches can sense rod position in the body slots; models without the S ship without a magnet. Dimensions and detailed sizing for this bore and stroke vary, so confirm them from the datasheet - we can provide it on request.
Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK6X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK6X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, push type |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 6 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 5.7 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
Bore sets the force: at 0.5 MPa the 6 mm push-type single-acting MSK gives about 5.7 N of theoretical push; if that is not enough, step up to the 10, 16, 20, 25 or 32 mm bore 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 10 mm stroke sits inside the table; the short body cover favors modest strokes, so avoid requesting an over-long stroke. The trailing S means this SKU carries a magnet. Thread is PT by default; a G thread version is available with the G suffix.
Applications
Sensor-checked part ejection
In lab automation and small test rigs, the MSK6X10S pushes tiny components out of a nest while the built-in magnet lets a switch confirm rod extension. The no-rotating rod keeps the ejector pin correctly oriented every cycle.
Pick-and-place part presence checks
Mounted above a feeding station, this 6 mm bore cylinder with about 5.7 N of push at 0.5 MPa extends a probe to confirm a small part is seated. The magnet and body switch slots allow position feedback without external sensor brackets.
Compact indexing stopper
On rotary indexing tables with tight pitch, the square body fixes from 6 directions and cylinders mount side by side. The 10 mm stroke extends a stopper pin into the dial, and the bumper returns it when air is removed.
FAQ
Why choose MSK6X10S over the plain MSK6X10 - what does the S add?
The S means this SKU is supplied WITH a magnet, so magnetic switches can detect the rod position using the slots around the body - useful when your control system needs to confirm extension. The plain MSK6X10 has no magnet. Both are identical otherwise: MK-family single-acting push cylinders, 6 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, about 5.7 N of theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, with a no-rotating rod.
Is the 10 mm stroke a good fit for this cylinder, and can I check the exact size before ordering?
Yes. Single-acting MK cylinders are offered up to a 20 mm stroke, and the short body cover favors modest strokes, so 10 mm is well within range - just avoid specifying an over-long stroke for the compact body. Overall dimensions depend on bore and stroke, so confirm the exact figures for the MSK6X10S from the datasheet, which we can provide on request.