Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X5S 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 MTK32X5S
The AirTAC MTK32X5S is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 5 mm stroke, built in the no-rotating MK family. Its square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so units can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. This is the pull-type single-acting version: air pressure powers the retract stroke only, so it suits jobs where the rod is pulled in to do the work while the no-rotating plate keeps the rod end facing the same way. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), speed is 50-500 mm/s, and cushioning is a bumper. Pull-side force for this bore and acting type is lower than the push-side figure - confirm the exact value from the datasheet.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating multi-mount cylinder, typically adding a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod so the piston rod does not turn, unlike the standard MD family where rotation is allowed. The trailing S in MTK32X5S means this unit is built with a magnet for position sensing; the same SKU without S omits it. Thread is PT as shown (G is a selectable option), and the 32 mm bore uses a 1/8" port. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK32X5S |
|---|---|
| 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
Choose MK when the rod end must not rotate, and MD when rotation is acceptable. Within MK, acting type matters: MTK is the pull-type single-acting version powered on the retract stroke, MSK is the push type, and MK is double acting. This 32 mm bore is the largest in the family, though the pull-side force is lower than the push-side figure - confirm it from the datasheet. The 5 mm stroke sits well inside the single-acting limit of 20 mm, and the short stroke keeps the load on the covers low; avoid over-long strokes on this compact body, and route side-load questions to us. Magnet presence is shown by the trailing S (this SKU has it), and thread is PT with G available on request.
Applications
Slide-gate stopper
Pull the rod in with air pressure to retract a stopper blade from under small parts on a conveyor line, while the no-rotating plate keeps the blade square to the flow.
Small-parts clamp
Mount the square body on any of 6 faces inside a fixture and pull the rod in to clamp a machined component against a fixed stop during assembly.
Indexing locator
Use the short 5 mm powered pull stroke to engage a locating pin into an indexed dial plate, keeping pin orientation steady because the rod cannot rotate.
FAQ
What does the code MTK32X5S decode to?
MTK is the single-acting, pull-type member of AirTAC's no-rotating MK multi-mount family, 32 is the bore in mm, 5 is the stroke in mm, the trailing S means the unit carries a magnet, and there is no trailing G so the port thread is PT. If you need push-type power instead, look at MSK; for a double-acting MK cylinder, look at MK.
How can I fix this cylinder in my machine?
The square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can be mounted side by side to save space. Overall dimensions change with stroke and mounting face, so confirm the exact fixing pattern from the datasheet before detailing your plates.