AirTAC MSU12 Free Mount Cylinder, Single Acting, Ø12 Bore
Every stocked AirTAC MSU12 free mount cylinder on one page: 16 order codes, 5-10 mm stroke, from $25.81. Pick the stroke, magnet and rod end to see the exact order code and price.
This combination is not a stock order code. Request a quote and we will confirm availability and price.
- 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 MSU12
The AirTAC MSU12 is a small free-mount cylinder with a Ø12 mm bore: the square body can be fixed from any of its four sides, and several cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space. It is single acting, push type: air pushes the rod out and the spring returns it when the air is released.
A locating boss on the front cover makes positioning accurate, the bore is hard-anodized for wear resistance and the piston uses a compact bidirectional seal. The body has sensor grooves for CMSH, DMSH or EMSH sensors, which fit without brackets. It follows JIS standards and needs no lubrication.
MSU12 Technical Specifications
| Model | MSU12 |
|---|---|
| Action | Single acting, push type |
| Bore / rod | Ø12 / Ø6 mm |
| Standard strokes | 5, 10 mm (max. 10 mm) |
| Force at 0.5 MPa | Push 47.5 N |
| Port | M5×0.8 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40 µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2-0.7 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.2 MPa (175 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Piston speed | 50-500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Bumper |
| Lubrication | Not required |
Source: AirTAC Products Catalog 2026A (PDF01-P0498..P0499), MU series theoretical force, specifications, strokes and ordering code.
How the MSU12 Order Code Is Built
| MSU | Free mount cylinder, single acting push type |
|---|---|
| R | Axial mounting (blank = transverse) |
| 12 | Bore (mm) |
| ×5 / 10 | Standard stroke (mm) |
| S | Magnet (blank = none) |
| B | Male rod thread (blank = female thread) |
All AirTAC MSU12 Order Codes (16)
Each order code links to its own datasheet page. Use Select to load it into the configurator above.
| Order code | Stroke | Magnet | Rod end | Price | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSU12X5 | 5 mm | No magnet | Female thread | $25.81 | |
| MSU12X5B | 5 mm | No magnet | Male thread | $25.81 | |
| MSUR12X5 | 5 mm | No magnet | Female thread, axial mounting (R) | $25.81 | |
| MSUR12X5B | 5 mm | No magnet | Male thread, axial mounting (R) | $25.81 | |
| MSU12X5S | 5 mm | Magnet | Female thread | $29.06 | |
| MSU12X5SB | 5 mm | Magnet | Male thread | $29.06 | |
| MSUR12X5S | 5 mm | Magnet | Female thread, axial mounting (R) | $29.06 | |
| MSUR12X5SB | 5 mm | Magnet | Male thread, axial mounting (R) | $29.06 | |
| MSU12X10 | 10 mm | No magnet | Female thread | $25.81 | |
| MSU12X10B | 10 mm | No magnet | Male thread | $25.81 | |
| MSUR12X10 | 10 mm | No magnet | Female thread, axial mounting (R) | $25.81 | |
| MSUR12X10B | 10 mm | No magnet | Male thread, axial mounting (R) | $25.81 | |
| MSU12X10S | 10 mm | Magnet | Female thread | $29.06 | |
| MSU12X10SB | 10 mm | Magnet | Male thread | $29.06 | |
| MSUR12X10S | 10 mm | Magnet | Female thread, axial mounting (R) | $29.06 | |
| MSUR12X10SB | 10 mm | Magnet | Male thread, axial mounting (R) | $29.06 |
Need a combination that is not listed? Request a quote.
Where the MSU12 Is Used
Small pushers
Pushes, ejects and positions small parts.
Multi-cylinder banks
Several cylinders mount side by side in a row.
Jigs and fixtures
Four mounting faces fit tight spaces in a fixture.
Choosing the Right MSU12 Configuration
Choose the stroke: the standard strokes on Ø12 are 5, 10 mm. Maximum stroke is 10 mm; tolerance +1.0/0 mm.
S adds a magnet for position sensors.
Rod end: blank is a female thread, B a male thread. R is the axial mounting version; without R the body mounts transversely.
AirTAC MSU12 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the theoretical single-acting push force is 47.5 N. Bore Ø12, rod Ø6 mm.
From any of the four sides of the body, or several side by side; on Ø12 to Ø20 the R version is for axial mounting.
MU is double acting. MSU is single acting, push type: air extends the rod and a spring returns it.
0.2-0.7 MPa, proof pressure 1.2 MPa, -20 to +70 °C, piston speed 50-500 mm/s, on air filtered to 40 µm.
No. You can order a single piece. Orders are processed and handed to the carrier within 3-5 business days.
Buying the MSU12 from AirtacDistr
Genuine AirTAC parts
Every order code on this page is the AirTAC factory part number. Specifications follow the AirTAC Products Catalog 2026A. About us
Ready in 3-5 business days
That is our time to process the order and hand it to the carrier. No minimum order: a single piece can be ordered.
14-day returns, 1-year warranty
Return within 14 days of delivery; the buyer pays return shipping. The warranty covers defects not caused by misuse. Return policy
Engineering help
Send your application details and we will confirm the right order code, usually within 7-8 hours. Ask us
Page data checked against the live catalog on 2026-11-03.
Request a Quote for the MSU12
Send the order code, quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time, usually within 7-8 hours.