Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD32X20S
The AirTAC MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD32X20S 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
- 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 MTD32X20S
The MTD32X20S is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder that fixes from 6 directions and mounts side by side, so fixtures that once needed separate cylinders can share one rail. It is the single-acting pull type: air pressure retracts the rod over its 20 mm stroke and an internal spring returns it, keeping the plumbing to a single air line. The trailing S means the piston carries a magnet, so magnetic switches seated in the body slots can signal rod position. Cushioning is a bumper, the medium is air filtered to 40 um, and the pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the MD family, the standard multi-mount series - not the MK no-rotating series, which prevents rod rotation. The magnet is present only because this SKU ends in S; the plain MTD32X20 ships without one. We confirm exact dimensions, pull-side force and sensor fitment from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD32X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD32X20S |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 load: bore 32 is the biggest bore in the series, and we will confirm the theoretical pull-side force for your pressure from the datasheet rather than quoting a generic push-side figure. Acting options are MD double acting, MSD single push, MTD single pull (this part), MDD double rod and MDJ adjustable stroke. Single-acting stroke tops out at 20 mm, so this SKU is at the maximum - the short covers caution against over-long strokes. The magnet is optional (add or drop the S) and the thread is PT standard with G available; bore 32 uses a 1/8 inch port.
Applications
Normally-closed clamp
Spring force keeps the pad down on small housings during assembly; air retracts the rod to release the part, and the magnet signals the open position.
Accumulation stopper
A pin held out by the spring stops parts at a workstation; air pulls it down to let the next unit through the line.
Chute divert gate
The rod normally holds a diverter flap in the default path; air retracts it to switch flow, with switch feedback confirming both states.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MTD32X20S mean?
It means the piston is magnetic, so reed or Hall-effect switches fitted in the body slots can detect rod position. The same cylinder without the S (MTD32X20) has no magnet. A trailing G would mean a G port thread instead of the PT standard.
Where does this cylinder fit best?
Anywhere a compact, normally-out hold or release is needed: it mounts from 6 directions and sits side by side for tight rails. Remember single-acting strokes stop at 20 mm, and we confirm side-load limits and mounting dimensions from the datasheet before you finalize the fixture.