Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X10
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X10 is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (single acting, pull type), 6 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 2.2 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)
- Bore6 mm
- Pull thrust @0.5 MPa2.2 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 MTK6X10
The AirTAC MTK6X10 is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a 6 mm bore and a 10 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 fits light-duty 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, cushioning is a bumper, and the 6 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port. Pull-side force at this small bore is modest and 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. This SKU has no trailing S, so the unit is built without a magnet; choose the S version if you want position sensing. Thread is PT as shown (G is a selectable option). We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, pull type |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| Bore | 6 mm |
| Pull thrust @0.5 MPa | 2.2 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
Pick the 6 mm bore when force demand is light and space is tight; larger bores (16 to 32 mm) give far more pull force, and the pull-side value for each bore should be confirmed from the datasheet. Choose MTK when the powered stroke must pull the rod in and the rod end must not rotate; MSK covers push-type single acting, MK covers double acting, and MD applies when rotation is acceptable. The 10 mm stroke is within the single-acting limit of 20 mm; keep strokes short on this compact body because over-long strokes load the covers, and route side-load questions to us. Magnet presence is shown by the trailing S (this SKU omits it), and thread is PT with G selectable.
Applications
Micro pick-and-place lift
Pull a small connector or sensor up and down at a pick point, where the no-rotating plate keeps the part orientation fixed between the gripper and the feed track.
Miniature stopper gate
Mount the square body under a small conveyor and pull the pin in to release one part at a time past a gate, using any of the 6 fixing faces to suit the frame.
Jig fine positioning
Use the 10 mm pull stroke to seat a small workpiece against a jig datum, with the rod held from turning so the contact pad stays aligned with the part.
FAQ
Does the MTK6X10 include a magnet, and which thread does it use?
No. This SKU has no trailing S, so it is built without a magnet; the MTK6X10S is the same cylinder with a magnet for position sensing. The thread is PT as standard because there is no trailing G, and the 6 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port. A G-thread version can be selected if your fittings need it.
Is a longer stroke available on this small cylinder?
Single-acting variants in this family are limited to a 20 mm stroke, and the compact covers are not designed for over-long strokes. Keep the stroke as short as the job allows, and confirm allowable side-load and per-stroke dimensions from the datasheet before finalising the design.