Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X5S 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 MTD6X5S
The AirTAC MD multi-mount series is a compact square-body cylinder that fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. This MTD6X5S is the single-acting, pull-type variant: air retracts the rod and the internal spring extends it back. The 5 mm stroke on a 6 mm bore delivers a fast, short retract-and-release action; pull force comes from air pressure working against the return spring, so confirm the exact value from the datasheet. Cushioning is a bumper, magnetic-switch slots run around the body, and the high guide precision means no added lubricant is needed.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. Within the standard MD family, MTD marks the single-acting pull type; the MK family shares the compact body but adds a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod to stop the rod turning. The trailing S on this SKU means it is built with a position-detection magnet - magnet is an option on the series, so SKUs without the S are not magnetised. Medium is air filtered to 40 um, operating pressure 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), temperature -20 to 70 C, and we confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD6X5S |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore 6 is the smallest bore in this multi-mount range, selected for light-duty action rather than high force; on these pull-type models the force at a given pressure pairs the air input with the return spring, so take the figure from the datasheet rather than reusing a push-side value. Choose MD when rod rotation is acceptable and MK when it must be prevented; then choose acting type - MSD (single push), MTD (single pull) like this model, double-acting MD/MK, double-rod MDD/MKD, or adjustable-stroke MDJ/MKJ with a 10/20/30 mm adjustable range. Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so 5 mm keeps the covers at their shortest and cautions against over-long strokes; route side-load questions to us. Magnet is option S (fitted here), ports are M5x0.8 on this bore, and thread is PT standard or G on request.
Applications
Switchable Jig Detent
The spring-extended rod engages a jig detent to hold a fixture position; air pulls it in for quick changeovers. The fitted magnet lets a switch on the body confirm retracted status before the cycle advances.
Escapement Release in a Parts Feeder
A spring holds the escapement finger up to release one part at a time; an air pulse retracts it to hold the queue. The side-by-side format lets the release sit directly between feeder rails.
Spring-Extended Position Pin for Pick-and-Place
The extended rod indexes a compact end-effector plate into a fixed reference; air retracts the pin when the arm travels. Six-direction fixing means the pin can enter the plate from top, side or rear.
FAQ
How much pull force does the MTD6X5S give at 0.5 MPa?
For pull-type single-acting cylinders the force depends on air pressure working against the return spring, so it is not the same as a push-side catalogue figure. Confirm the pull value from the datasheet. Within the 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) operating range, this 6 mm bore is intended for light retract-to-release duties.
Can the magnet on MTD6X5S be removed or is it optional equipment?
The magnet is an option chosen at ordering: the S in this SKU means it is fitted, and the same cylinder without the S has no magnet. Since it is fitted here, switches can read rod position in the slots around the body - useful for confirming the spring-extended or air-retracted state.