Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK6X5
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK6X5 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
- 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 MSK6X5
The AirTAC MSK series multi-mount cylinder is a compact square-body actuator that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save space. This MSK6X5 is a single-acting, push-type cylinder with a 6 mm bore and a very short 5 mm stroke, ideal where only a brief nudge or eject motion is needed. At 0.5 MPa it delivers a theoretical push force of 5.7 N, operating at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and 50-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um, with a bumper as the cushion.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating variant: a fixed rod and plate stop the piston rod from turning, unlike the standard MD family where rotation is allowed. This SKU has no trailing S, so it is supplied without a magnet; add the S suffix if position switching is needed. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK6X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK6X5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
The 6 mm bore suits light-duty work: 5.7 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa on this single-acting push type, running at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and 50-500 mm/s. Choose MK over MD when the rod must not rotate; MD is the standard variant where rotation is acceptable. Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, and this 5 mm stroke sits at the short end - which suits the short cover design, since it cautions against over-long strokes. There is no trailing S, so the magnet is not fitted on this SKU. Ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread as shown, and G is available as an option. Side-load figures and dimensions come from the datasheet - confirm with us.
Applications
Light eject function
A short push stroke kicks a finished micro-part off a nest or chute at the end of a cycle, with the compact body bolted into tight machine framing.
Small-parts clamp
The 5 mm stroke clamps a thin workpiece against a stop during a marking or testing step, the no-rotating rod keeping the pad orientation fixed.
Gate and stopper duty
Units mount side by side along a conveyor edge to act as compact pop-up stops or gates for tiny components where space is minimal.
FAQ
Why choose a single-acting push type like the MSK6X5 over a double-acting cylinder?
A single-acting push cylinder uses compressed air for the extend stroke only, which halves the air connections and suits short push, clamp or eject motions. It operates at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and gives 5.7 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa on the 6 mm bore. Double-acting MD/MK versions power both directions instead.
How does the no-rotating feature work on the MK family?
The MK series adds a no-rotating plate, a brass bushing and a fixed rod that stop the piston rod from turning, so tooling attached to the rod stays square. The standard MD family does not have this feature and allows rod rotation. Typical materials are listed in the category description; bore-specific detail is confirmed from the datasheet.