Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X5
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X5 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
- 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 MTK32X5
A multi-mount cylinder is a compact square-body air cylinder that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save panel space. This MTK32X5 is the single-acting pull type on a 32 mm bore with a very short 5 mm stroke: compressed air retracts the rod and the internal spring extends it, ideal for pin, stopper and eject duties where only a small move is needed. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa, tolerates -20 to 70 C, cushions with a bumper and reaches single-acting speeds of 50-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MK family, where a fixed rod and no-rotating plate stop the piston rod from turning, keeping the rod end square to the workpiece. The SKU carries no S suffix, so this model is without a magnet. We confirm exact dimensions, pull-side thrust and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Pick the bore for the force you need: the 32 mm pull-side thrust at 0.5 MPa is listed in the datasheet and is lower than the push side, so confirm the figure with us before sizing. MK prevents rod rotation; where rotation is acceptable, the standard MD family is the alternative. Acting choices run from double acting (MK) through single-acting push (MSK), single-acting pull (MTK), double rod (MKD) and adjustable stroke (MKJ). Single-acting strokes go up to 20 mm, and the short cover means an over-long stroke should be avoided - a 5 mm stroke suits pin and stopper work, not long reaches. This SKU has no magnet and a PT thread; a G thread is available. Ask us about side-load limits.
Applications
Retractable conveyor stopper
Fixed through the conveyor side rail, the spring-extended no-rotating rod blocks a product at a station; a pulse of air pulls it back just 5 mm to release the part downstream.
Jig positioning pin
Bolted to a welding or assembly jig, the rod acts as a short locating pin that engages a hole in the workpiece; air retracts it 5 mm for loading and unloading.
Eject pin on a small station
Mounted side by side under a nest, units give a crisp 5 mm kick to eject finished small parts from their pockets, with the non-turning rod keeping the pin face aligned.
FAQ
Is a 5 mm stroke the right choice for this 32 mm bore?
The 5 mm stroke suits short-move duties such as stoppers, locating pins and ejection kicks, and it sits well inside the single-acting stroke table, which tops out at 20 mm. Because the body has a short cover, avoid specifying an over-long stroke for this design. If you need a longer move on the same bore, check the 10, 15 or 20 mm stroke options, or an adjustable MKJ model with a 10-30 mm adjustable range.
How does a single-acting pull cylinder behave in my circuit?
In the MTK pull type, applying air at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) retracts the rod, and the internal spring extends it when pressure is released, so a single 1/8 inch port controls the whole cycle at 50-500 mm/s. The no-rotating rod stays square to the load, and the body fixes from six directions. Confirm the pull-side thrust figure from the datasheet before sizing the load.