Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X10S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (single acting, pull type), 10 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 9.5 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact. As an MK unit a fixed rod stops the piston rod rotating.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, pull type
- SeriesMK (no-rotating)
- Bore10 mm
- Pull thrust @0.5 MPa9.5 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 MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X10S
The AirTAC MTK10X10S is a 10mm bore, 10mm stroke no-rotating multi-mount cylinder in single acting, pull type form: pressurized air retracts the rod and a built-in spring extends it. The S suffix shows this SKU carries a magnet for switch detection. The square body fixes from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision without added lubrication. Cushioning is a bumper, operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), and the speed range for single acting cylinders is 50-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family adds a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod that stop the piston rod turning, unlike the standard MD family. The port thread is PT, on an M5x0.8 port for this bore. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, pull type |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 10 mm |
| Pull thrust @0.5 MPa | 9.5 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
The 10mm bore is the smallest offered and suits light-duty holding and positioning; a pull-type single acting cylinder delivers lower force on the pull stroke than the push side, so confirm exact figures from the datasheet. Pick MTK (this model) when rod rotation must be prevented, or the standard MD family when it may rotate. Single acting strokes run up to 20mm, so this 10mm stroke is well within the short-cover design; do not order an over-long stroke for this family. This SKU includes the magnet (S suffix); drop the S if you do not need switch detection, and choose PT or G port thread.
Applications
Small-parts clamp release
The spring-extended rod rests against a plastic clip in a nest until air pulls it away, releasing the part for pickup. The no-rotating plate keeps the contact face square to the clip.
Vertical stop-and-release on a chute
Mounted through the chute wall, the spring-out rod holds small parts at a gate; air retracts it to drop one piece. Six-direction fixing suits thin sheet-metal walls.
Test fixture pin indexing
Several side-by-side bodies set spring-extended indexing pins along a compact test fixture, with magnet-based position signaling to the PLC at each station.
FAQ
What does the S in MTK10X10S mean?
The trailing S shows this SKU is supplied with a magnet, which lets magnetic switches in the body slots detect rod position. The magnet is optional on this range; the same model without the S (MTK10X10) is supplied without one.
Why keep the stroke short on this cylinder?
Single acting cylinders use an internal spring and a short cover design, with strokes available up to 20mm. This 10mm stroke fits that envelope; an over-long stroke should be avoided. Overall dimensions for the chosen stroke are listed in the datasheet, which we can confirm on request.