Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X15S 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 MTK10X15S
The MTK10X15S is a no-rotating multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC's MK family, with a 10 mm bore and a 15 mm stroke. It is single acting, pull type: air pressure drives the rod in one direction only, which suits jobs where the fixture, a counterweight or the load itself completes the return move. The square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side, so several units can sit in a tight row on one fixture plate, with magnetic-switch slots running around the body. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), the speed range is 50-500 mm/s, and cushioning is a bumper. AirTAC's facts sheet quotes push-side thrust for single-acting cylinders; for this pull type, confirm the available force at 0.5 MPa from the datasheet.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family adds a no-rotating plate, bushing and fixed rod that stop the piston rod from turning - the difference from the standard MD family, where rotation is allowed. The trailing S in the code means this unit comes WITH a built-in magnet; the port thread is PT by default. We confirm dimensions and sizing for this 10 mm bore from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X15S |
|---|---|
| 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
Pick the 10 mm bore where a compact, light-duty pull motion is enough; the push-side thrust figures AirTAC publishes cover single-acting push types, so confirm the pull force for this model from the datasheet. Choose MK over MD when the rod must not rotate the load; MD is the standard family where rotation is acceptable. Acting options are double acting (MK), single-acting push (MSK), single-acting pull (MTK, this model), double rod (MKD) and adjustable stroke (MKJ). This 15 mm stroke sits inside the 20 mm maximum for single-acting multi-mount cylinders - the short cover means longer strokes are not offered, so plan the fixture around the short throw. The trailing S adds the magnet; the thread is PT by default or G by suffix, through M5x0.8 ports on this bore. Route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Retracting a line stopper blade
A pull-type cylinder sits alongside a small conveyor and pulls a stopper blade out of the product path when a batch is released. The no-rotating rod keeps the blade square to the flow, and side-by-side mounting lets several stoppers share one compact panel.
Lifting locating pins out of jigs
In a drilling or assembly jig, the MTK10X15S retracts a locating pin so the finished part can be lifted clear. Fixing the square body from the top or side of the jig base saves the space a tie-rod body would need.
Releasing small parts from a nest
On a sorting station, the cylinder pulls a hold-down or gate clear of the nest so the next small part can feed in. The 15 mm stroke matches short clear-and-release moves, and switch slots around the body make end-position sensing straightforward.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MTK10X15S mean?
The trailing S shows that this unit comes WITH a built-in magnet, so position sensing is available. Without the S, the code MTK10X15 is the same cylinder shipped WITHOUT a magnet. The magnet is an option on AirTAC MD/MK cylinders, never an assumed standard. The port thread is PT unless the code ends in G.
How does the 6-way mounting work, and what limits the stroke?
The square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units mount side by side to save panel space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. Single-acting multi-mount cylinders are limited to short strokes (20 mm maximum) because of the short cover, so a 15 mm stroke is near the top of the range. Side-load ratings and per-stroke dimensions come from the datasheet - ask us to confirm them.