Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X20
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X20 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
- 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 MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X20
The MTK10X20 is a no-rotating multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC's MK family, with a 10 mm bore and a 20 mm stroke at the maximum for single-acting units. It is single acting, pull type: air pressure moves the rod in one direction only, leaving the fixture or the load to complete the return. The square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side, so banks of cylinders can be packed closely on a machine plate, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), speed is 50-500 mm/s, and cushioning is a bumper. AirTAC's facts sheet publishes 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. Unlike the standard MD family, the MK family carries a no-rotating plate, bushing and fixed rod that stop the piston rod from turning, keeping an attached blade or pin square to the work. This code has no trailing S, so it ships WITHOUT a 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 MTK10X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK10X20 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 10 mm bore suits light, compact pull motions where space matters more than force; confirm this pull-type model's force at 0.5 MPa from the datasheet, since the published single-acting thrust figures cover push types. MK prevents rod rotation where MD allows it, so choose MK for gates, hold-downs and guided pins. Acting choices are double acting (MK), single-acting push (MSK), single-acting pull (MTK, this model), double rod (MKD) and adjustable stroke (MKJ). This 20 mm stroke is the single-acting maximum - the short cover rules out longer strokes, so design the mechanism around the available throw. No trailing S here means no magnet; add the S suffix if sensing is needed. Thread is PT by default or G by suffix, through M5x0.8 ports on this bore. Route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Pulling hold-down clamps clear
Above a small-parts assembly station, the cylinder retracts a spring-loaded hold-down foot so the operator can load the next part. Six-way body fixing lets the unit clamp to the underside of the fixture frame, saving overhead space.
Retracting a diverting gate
On a narrow conveyor spur, the no-rotating rod pulls a diverting gate aside to let selected cartons pass. The 20 mm stroke covers a short gate swing, and side-by-side mounting keeps several gates on one compact manifold plate.
Lifting test fixtures off a nest
In a small leak or marking station, the cylinder lifts a light fixture head away from the part between cycles. The fixed rod stops the fixture from twisting, and switch slots around the body support simple end-position checking.
FAQ
Why choose MTK (pull type) instead of MSK (push type) on the same bore?
Both are single-acting MK-family cylinders, but MTK applies air pressure to pull the rod while MSK applies it to push. Pick MTK when the working move is a retraction - pulling a pin, gate or clamp clear - and the return comes from the fixture or load. Note that AirTAC's published single-acting thrust figures are for push types, so confirm the pull force for this model from the datasheet.
Can the rod rotate under load, and what dimensions apply?
No. As an MK-family cylinder, the MTK10X20 carries a no-rotating plate, bushing and fixed rod that stop the piston rod from turning, which keeps attached blades and pins square to the work. Overall dimensions change with stroke and are given in the datasheet, and side-load capability should be confirmed with us before you design the fixture.