Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10S 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
- 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 MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10S
The MTD20X10S is an AirTAC MTD single-acting, pull-type cylinder in the compact multi-mount (MD) format. Its square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so several units mount side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. The 20 mm bore and 10 mm stroke fit short retraction moves in tight layouts: air does the pull and a spring returns the rod, cushioned by a bumper. The magnet in this SKU supports position sensing in those slots. 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 lives in the separate MK family. As an MTD code it is single-acting pull type, not double acting, and the trailing S means the magnet is included as shown; codes without the S come without one. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X10S |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Pick the bore for the force required - 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; use 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 suits short moves, and the short cover warns against an over-long stroke. The trailing S includes the magnet for switch slots; the port is M5x0.8 with PT thread as standard, or G on request. Route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Magnetic-sensed part clamp
Air pulls the 20 mm rod back 10 mm to release a light clamp, and the built-in magnet drives an end-position switch to confirm release before the next step.
Diverting gate on a picking line
Mounted side by side along a conveyor, the cylinder retracts a small gate that diverts cartons into a picking lane, with the magnet signalling gate position.
Test fixture ejector retract
In a compact QC jig, the pull action withdraws an ejector pin after measurement; 6-direction fixing lets it bolt under the fixture plate where space is tight.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MTD20X10S mean?
The trailing S indicates this cylinder is supplied with a magnet built into the piston, so magnetic position switches can be seated in the slots around the body. The same cylinder without the S (MTD20X10) comes without a magnet. Thread is PT unless a G-thread version is ordered.
What should I watch out for with the short cover and stroke?
The compact multi-mount body keeps covers short, so strokes must stay within the table - single-acting versions like this go up to 20 mm. Specifying an over-long stroke for a short cover risks poor guidance and side loading; keep moves short and confirm dimensions and side-load limits from the datasheet.