Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X15S 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
- 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 MTD6X15S
The MTD6X15S 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 where panels are crowded. 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, suited to short, light release and positioning jobs. The cushion is a bumper and the guide precision is high without added lubrication. The trailing S means this SKU carries a magnet for position-switch detection in the slots around the body.
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. Overall 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 MTD6X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Choose acting type first: MTD is single-acting pull, so air retracts the rod and the spring extends it; pick MSD if you need air to push, or the double-acting MD 6 mm bore for powered motion both ways. The trailing S on this SKU adds a magnet for switch detection; the plain MTD6X15 has none. Bore 6 is the smallest in the range for light loads. Single-acting stroke tops out at 20 mm, so this 15 mm sits inside the table. 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 apply air to pull the pin clear so the table can index. The magnet lets a slot-mounted switch confirm the pin is retracted.
Spring-up stopper gate
Mount the cylinder under a conveyor so the spring-extended rod stops small parts at the station; air pulls the stopper down to release the flow, and the magnet provides a retracted signal for the controller.
Light hold-and-release clamp
Use the spring force to hold a light part in place and air to retract the rod and free it at the end of the cycle, with switch feedback from the magnet in the body slots.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MTD6X15S mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder is supplied with a magnet in the piston, so reed or Hall-effect switches seated in the slots around the body can detect rod position. The same model without the S (MTD6X15) is the non-magnet version. Whether the magnet is fitted is shown only by that trailing letter, so order the version your control scheme needs.
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.