Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X10S 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
- 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 MTK6X10S
The AirTAC MTK6X10S is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a 6 mm bore and a 10 mm stroke, built in the no-rotating MK family and fitted with a magnet. 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 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. The trailing S in MTK6X10S means this unit is built with a magnet for position sensing; the SKU without S omits it. 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 MTK6X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X10S |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Pick the 6 mm bore for light forces and tight space; 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. This SKU carries the trailing S, so the magnet is built in - choose the plain MTK6X10 if you do not need sensing. Thread is PT with G selectable.
Applications
Small-part lifting station
Pull a small electronic part up to a transfer point with the rod held from turning, and use the built-in magnet to signal end position to the station controller.
Counting stopper gate
Mount the square body beside a small-parts chute and pull the gate open one part at a time, switching off the retract position with the magnet slot sensors.
Fixture presence check
Pull the rod in to confirm a part is seated in a machining fixture, with the magnet giving a switched signal and the no-rotating plate keeping the probe pad aligned.
FAQ
Why choose MTK6X10S over the MD multi-mount cylinder?
The MK family is the no-rotating version: a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod stop the piston rod from turning, which matters when the rod end carries a pad, gate or probe that must keep its orientation. The MD family is the standard multi-mount cylinder where rotation is allowed. Both fix from 6 directions and mount side by side; MTK adds single-acting pull-type operation, powered on the retract stroke.
What loads and dimensions can I design around?
Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with cushioning by a bumper, but allowable side-load and the overall dimensions for each stroke are not published here - confirm both from the datasheet before detailing your mounting. Keep the stroke short on this compact body, as over-long strokes load the covers.