Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X15S is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (single acting, pull type), 32 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 242.1 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)
- Bore32 mm
- Pull thrust @0.5 MPa242.1 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 145 psi)
- Port size1/8"
- 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 MTK32X15S
The MTK32X15S is an AirTAC MK-series multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body actuator that fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side with neighbouring cylinders to save space. This 32 mm bore unit is single acting, pull type: air pressure pulls the rod in and a spring returns it out, giving a fail-out position if supply pressure is lost. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), speed range is 50-500 mm/s, and cushioning is a bumper. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, and the magnet in this SKU lets switches sense piston position.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating version of the compact square-body range: a fixed rod, plate and brass bushing stop the piston rod from turning, keeping the load square to the body - the MD family is the standard version where rotation is not prevented. The trailing S in MTK32X15S means this SKU is supplied with a magnet; it is an optional feature, not standard on every code. We can confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X15S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, pull type |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 32 mm |
| Pull thrust @0.5 MPa | 242.1 N |
| Port size | 1/8" (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 32 mm bore suits jobs where a compact body must still deliver high force; for this pull-type single-acting cylinder the pull-side force is lower than the push side, so confirm the figure for this bore and acting type from the datasheet. Choose MTK over MD when rod rotation must be prevented. Acting options across the range: double acting (MK), single push (MSK), single pull (this MTK), double rod (MKD) and adjustable stroke (MKJ). This SKU carries a 15 mm stroke, within the single-acting maximum of 20 mm - the short covers caution against an over-long stroke, so verify your travel with us. The trailing S selects the magnet for switch sensing; drop it if you do not need position feedback. Port thread is PT as coded, with G available.
Applications
Clamp-and-sense part stopper
At the end of an assembly line the spring-extended rod holds a stopper blade in the part path while air pulls it down to release. The magnet and body switch slots confirm the blade is fully retracted before the next cycle.
Fixture part-present check
Mounted into a jig plate from above, the 15 mm spring-extended stroke lowers a sensing pin onto the workpiece. The no-rotating rod keeps the pin aligned, and the magnet signals when the part is seated.
Rotary table indexing lock
A spring-extended plunger drops into an indexing notch to lock a rotary table, with air pulling it clear for indexing. Multiple cylinders bolt side by side around the fixture, fixed from 6 directions.
FAQ
Is the magnet on the MTK32X15S standard, and what does it do?
The magnet is optional in this range - the trailing S in the model code is what selects it, so MTK32X15S is supplied with a magnet while MTK32X15 is not. The magnet works with the magnetic-switch slots around the square body to sense piston position for sequence control or interlocking.
Can I mount this cylinder in any orientation?
Yes - as a multi-mount cylinder it fixes from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. That lets it bolt directly onto machine faces or sit side by side with other units to save space. Do keep the stroke short: single-acting models top out at 20 mm and the short covers caution against over-long strokes, with exact dimensions and side-load limits per the datasheet.