Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X15
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X15 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (single acting, pull type), 6 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 2.2 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, pull type
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore6 mm
- Pull thrust @0.5 MPa2.2 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 MTD6X15
The MTD6X15 is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder whose compact square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so units bolt side by side to save space on dense fixtures. This model is a single-acting, pull-type cylinder in a 6 mm bore with a 15 mm stroke: air pressure pulls the rod in and a spring returns it, which suits short, light release and positioning jobs. The cushion is a bumper, magnetic-switch slots run around the body, and the guide precision is high without added lubrication.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the standard MD family (the no-rotating function belongs to the separate MK family). Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) on air filtered to 40 um, temperature range is -20 to 70 C (0 to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material), and single-acting speed is 50-500 mm/s. This SKU carries no magnet. Dimensions and thrust figures for the pull side are per stroke and bore - confirm them from the datasheet and we will help you size the cylinder on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X15 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, pull type |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 6 mm |
| Pull thrust @0.5 MPa | 2.2 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
The key choice is acting type: MTD is single-acting pull, so air retracts the rod and the spring extends it. If you need air to push instead, choose the MSD variant; if you need powered motion both ways, choose the double-acting MD 6 mm bore. Bore 6 is the smallest in the range for light loads. Stroke for single-acting units tops out at 20 mm, so this 15 mm sits inside the table. A trailing S on related models adds a magnet for switch detection; this SKU has none. The M5x0.8 port is PT thread by default with G available. Keep the stroke short, as the compact covers are not designed for over-long strokes, and confirm side-load limits from the datasheet through us.
Applications
Indexing pin release
Let the spring-extended rod drop into a locating hole on a rotary fixture, then switch air on to pull the pin clear so the table can index. The 6-direction body fixes wherever the tight station layout needs it.
Spring-up stopper gate
Mount the cylinder under a conveyor line so the spring-extended rod stops small parts at the station; applying air pulls the stopper down to release the flow, with side-by-side bodies keeping the footprint small.
Light hold-and-release clamp
Use the spring force to hold a light part or fixture in place and air to retract the rod and free the part at the end of the cycle. The compact 6 mm bore suits low-force jobs in crowded jigs.
FAQ
What does MTD mean in the model code MTD6X15?
MTD is the AirTAC single-acting, pull-type variant of the MD multi-mount family: air pressure pulls the rod in and an internal spring extends it. It is not the push-type MSD variant and not a double-acting cylinder. The 6 is the 6 mm bore and 15 is the stroke in mm; a trailing S would indicate a magnet, which this SKU does not carry.
How is a multi-mount cylinder fixed, and what are the limits?
The square body is drilled so it can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space. Keep the stroke short because the compact covers are not intended for over-long strokes, and confirm dimensions and allowable side-load for this bore and stroke from the datasheet.