Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X5
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X5 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 MTD20X5
The MTD20X5 is a genuine AirTAC multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body actuator that fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side to save space on crowded manifolds and fixtures. This model is single acting, pull type, with a 20mm bore and a very short 5mm stroke, ideal for a quick retract or eject-and-release motion where travel is minimal. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to 70 C (0 to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material), speed 50-500 mm/s, and cushions with a bumper. Magnetic-switch slots are provided around the body and guide precision is high without added lubricant.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MTD prefix identifies the standard multi-mount family in single-acting pull form; the MK family is the no-rotating counterpart, and rotation control is not claimed for this variant. Because this code has no trailing S, the cylinder is supplied without a magnet. We confirm exact per-stroke dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD20X5 |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore 20 is a solid mid-range choice for force in a compact body; compare bores by their thrust at 0.5 MPa before settling. The acting type here is single acting, pull type, so the cylinder retracts under air pressure - the right pattern for release and clear-away strokes. Single-acting cylinders cover strokes up to 20mm; at 5mm this sits well inside the range, and the short-cover design cautions against stretching a model beyond a sensible stroke. Prefer MK if rotation must be prevented, or MD/MDD/MDJ for double-acting, double-rod or adjustable-stroke variants. This SKU has no S, so it carries no magnet; add S if you need position sensing. Thread is PT as standard, G available. Route side-load questions and exact dimensions to us for the datasheet.
Applications
Part release from a nest
A short 5mm retract frees a small component from a locating nest after press or inspection, with the compact square body fixed from 6 directions inside a dense fixture.
Micro gate interlock
Pulls a small interlock tab or shutter clear of a conveyor lane; cylinders mount side by side along the rail, and guide precision keeps the tab travel true without lubrication.
Jig pin retract
Retracts a locating or locking pin on an assembly jig between cycles. Six-way fixing lets the cylinder be bolted from whichever face the jig plate allows in tight space.
FAQ
Why does the MTD20X5 have no magnet in the code?
Magnet is an option on this family, shown only by a trailing S. MTD20X5 has no S, so it is supplied without a magnet; the body still has magnetic-switch slots, so choose the S version if you later want position sensing. Thread is PT as standard, with G as the alternative code.
How does the single-acting pull type behave, and what stroke limits apply?
This is a single-acting cylinder, pull type, working at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with speeds of 50-500 mm/s and a bumper cushion. Single-acting models in this family cover strokes up to 20mm; the short-cover design warns against over-long strokes. Dimensions and side-load limits come from the datasheet - ask us to confirm.