Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (single acting, pull type), 20 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 92.3 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, pull type
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore20 mm
- Pull thrust @0.5 MPa92.3 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 MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10
The MTD20X10 is an AirTAC MTD single-acting, pull-type cylinder in the compact multi-mount (MD) format. The square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so units mount side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. The 20 mm bore with a 10 mm stroke suits short retraction moves in cramped layouts: air performs the pull and a spring returns the rod, with a bumper as the cushion. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), 50-500 mm/s, with 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure from -20 to 70 C (0 to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material).
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MD family is the standard multi-mount design; the no-rotating option belongs to the separate MK family. As an MTD code it is single-acting pull type, not double acting. This SKU carries no trailing S, so it is supplied without a magnet - look for the S suffix if you need one. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, pull type |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 20 mm |
| Pull thrust @0.5 MPa | 92.3 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
Select the bore for the force needed - for this 20 mm single-acting pull type, confirm the pull-side thrust figure from the datasheet, since single-acting output depends on the return spring. Choose MTD (single-acting pull) when air should retract the rod and a spring extend it; pick MSD for single-acting push, MD for double acting, MDD for double rod or MDJ for adjustable stroke. Keep the stroke within the single-acting table (up to 20 mm); the 10 mm stroke here fits short moves, and the short cover cautions against specifying an over-long stroke. This SKU has no magnet; add the S suffix for position sensing. The port is M5x0.8 with PT thread as standard, or G on request. Route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Fixture release on a machining cell
Air retracts the 20 mm rod 10 mm to free a workpiece holder between cycles; the spring re-engages it automatically when air is lost.
Top-down stopper pin
Fixed from the top face thanks to 6-direction mounting, the cylinder pulls a stopper pin out of a parts track to release one component at a time.
Indexing latch retract
The pull action withdraws a locking latch from an indexing table plate, letting the table advance to the next station on signal.
FAQ
How do I choose between single-acting pull (MTD) and other acting types?
MTD suits jobs where air should retract the rod and a spring handles the return - simple two-line-free plumbing and a fail-safe return when air is lost. Use MSD if air must push instead, MD for full double-acting control, MDD for a double rod, or MDJ for an adjustable stroke.
Does this cylinder include a magnet for position switches?
No - the MTD20X10 code has no trailing S, so it is supplied without a magnet. The body has magnetic-switch slots either way; if you need position sensing, order the MTD20X10S variant, which carries the magnet.