Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK20X10
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK20X10 is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (single acting, pull type), 20 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 92.3 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)
- Bore20 mm
- Pull thrust @0.5 MPa92.3 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 MTK20X10
The AirTAC MTK series is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder that 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. This 20mm bore, 10mm stroke version is single acting of the pull type: air pressure draws the rod in and an internal spring returns it, giving an extended at-rest position suited to short-retract clamps, gates and locating pins. Cushioning is a bumper, the medium is air filtered to 40 um, and the operating pressure range is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
This is a genuine AirTAC part. Unlike the standard MD family, the MTK adds a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod that stop the piston rod turning. This SKU carries no magnet - the trailing S version is the magnet option - so position sensing would need that variant. Typical materials are an aluminium-alloy body, covers and piston, a stainless or S45C rod, NBR seals and a TPU bumper; we confirm exact dimensions and theoretical pull force from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK20X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK20X10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, pull type |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 20 mm |
| Pull thrust @0.5 MPa | 92.3 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 20mm bore gives you more pull force than the 16mm in the same compact square body; confirm this model's theoretical single-acting pull figure from the datasheet. Choose MTK when rod rotation must be prevented, or the standard MD family when rotation is acceptable. This one is single-acting pull (spring out, air in), not push-type MSK or double-acting MK. The 10mm stroke is comfortably within the 20mm maximum for single-acting bores, and the short covers reward keeping the stroke no longer than the job needs. No magnet is fitted on this SKU (specify the S version if you need one), and the thread is PT with G available.
Applications
Conveyor stopper
The spring-extended rod holds a stopper blade up to pause small cartons on a light conveyor, and air retracts it to release flow - the no-rotating rod keeps the blade square.
Indexing fixture clamp
Mounted side by side along a rotary indexing table, each cylinder clamps its station, fixed from whichever of the six body faces the fixture plate allows.
Pick-and-place hold-down
The rod presses a part down into a nest while air is vented, the spring keeping it held, in a compact head unit where a taller standard cylinder will not fit.
FAQ
Does the MTK20X10 include a magnet for position sensing?
No. The code has no trailing S, so this cylinder is supplied without a magnet. If you need magnetic position sensing, choose the MTK20X10S variant, which is the same cylinder with the magnet fitted.
How much stroke is sensible on this cylinder?
The 10mm stroke of this SKU is within the 20mm maximum for single-acting bores, and the short covers are what keep the body compact - an over-long stroke on a short-body cylinder should be avoided. Overall dimensions per stroke and allowable side load come from the datasheet; ask us and we will confirm them.