Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X20
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X20 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 MTK6X20
The MTK6X20 is a compact MK-series multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC with a square body that can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save panel space. This 6mm bore, 20mm stroke version is single acting of the pull type: compressed air retracts the rod, and a bumper provides the cushioning at the end of travel. It operates on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and from -20 to 70 C (0 to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material).
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the MK family, meaning a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod stop the piston rod from turning - unlike the standard MD series. As the SKU shows, this unit carries no magnet; choose an S-suffix code if you need switch detection. Confirm exact dimensions, pull-side force figures and sizing from the datasheet - we can provide it on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK6X20 |
|---|---|
| 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
At 6mm bore this is the smallest MK size, suited to light holding and return tasks; the pull-type single acting design retracts the rod under air pressure and extends by return, so confirm the pull-side force for this bore from the datasheet before sizing. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) for all single-acting bores.
Choose MK over MD when the rod must not rotate; MD allows rotation. At 20mm, this stroke sits at the top of the single-acting range (up to 20mm) - keep strokes within the bore's table and avoid asking more of this short-cover body. This cylinder has no magnet (add S for magnet) and PT thread with G available; route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Full-retract lane stopper
Air pulls the stop blade fully clear of a small-parts conveyor lane so product passes unobstructed; the no-rotating rod keeps the blade square.
Lift-pin release in a jig
Mounted under the fixture plate, the cylinder retracts a light locating pin for part removal and re-presentation, with side-by-side mounting beside its neighbors.
Alignment post withdrawal
The rod pulls an alignment post down out of the way for loading a rectangular workpiece, and the fixed rod prevents the post from twisting.
FAQ
How far can the MTK6X20 stroke, and is 20mm near the limit?
Yes - single-acting strokes in the MD/MK multi-mount series run up to 20mm, so this 6mm bore, 20mm stroke model is at the top of that range. If you need more travel on a single-acting unit, there is no longer single-acting stroke available in this series; consider the double-acting MD/MK versions or an adjustable-stroke MDJ/MKJ instead, and confirm suitability from the datasheet.
What stops the rod from rotating on the MTK6X20, and where do the mounting options come from?
The MK family adds a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod to the compact square body, which stops the piston rod from turning - the standard MD series does allow rotation. For mounting, the body can be fixed from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and units sit side by side to save space. Exact dimensions and side-load capability are per the datasheet, which we confirm on request.