Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD32X20
The AirTAC MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD32X20 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (single acting, pull type), 32 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 242.1 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, pull type
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore32 mm
- Pull thrust @0.5 MPa242.1 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 145 psi)
- Port size1/8"
- 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 MTD32X20
The MTD32X20 is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder that fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side to save space on densely packed fixtures. It is the single-acting pull type: compressed air retracts the rod through its 20 mm stroke and an internal spring returns it to the extended position, so a single air line can run the whole cycle. Cushioning is a bumper, the medium is air filtered to 40 um, and the operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi). Pull-side force at your working pressure should be confirmed from the datasheet.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD family, the standard multi-mount series with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision without added lubrication. It is not the MK no-rotating series; if your application needs the rod to stay rotationally fixed, choose an MK model. This SKU has no magnet; the MTD32X20S adds one if you later need switch feedback. Dimensions and sizing are confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD32X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD32X20 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, pull type |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 32 mm |
| Pull thrust @0.5 MPa | 242.1 N |
| Port size | 1/8" (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 32 is the largest bore in this series and the natural pick when a short retraction move must carry real load; we will confirm the exact theoretical pull-side force for your pressure from the datasheet rather than quoting a generic push-side figure. Acting choices in the family are MD double acting, MSD single-acting push, this MTD single-acting pull (spring out, air back), MDD double rod and MDJ adjustable stroke. Single-acting strokes top out at 20 mm, so this SKU sits at the ceiling - the short covers on single-acting cylinders caution against over-long strokes, and side-load limits come from the datasheet rather than a general figure. The magnet is optional (S suffix, as on the MTD32X20S) and the port is 1/8 inch with a PT thread standard here or G on request.
Applications
Conveyor stopper gate
The spring keeps a stopper pin up to hold cartons at a merge point; air pressure retracts the pin to release one part at a time down the line.
Spring-engaged hold-down
A clamp pad stays loaded on the workpiece by spring force, and one air pulse pulls the rod back to free the part for unloading.
Lift-and-lower gate
The rod normally holds a small guide gate up; air retracts it to let a pallet or tote pass, then the spring raises the gate again.
FAQ
What does MTD mean on this cylinder?
MTD is AirTAC's single-acting pull type: compressed air retracts the rod and an internal spring returns it, opposite to the MSD push type where air extends the rod. If you need power in both directions use double-acting MD; a double rod or adjustable stroke is MDD or MDJ.
How do I mount it and how long can the stroke be?
The square body fixes from 6 directions and cylinders sit side by side to save space. Single-acting cylinders like this one are limited to 20 mm stroke because the spring does the return, so avoid asking for longer travel; overall dimensions and allowable side-load are confirmed from the datasheet.