Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X10S is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double acting), 16 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, double acting
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore16 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa100.5 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 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 MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X10S
The MD16X10S is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body actuator you can fix from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mount side by side to save space. The 16 mm bore and 10 mm stroke suit short, precise moves: this double-acting unit gives about 100.5 N of push (86.4 N on the pull side) at 0.5 MPa, runs 30-500 mm/s, and cushions with a bumper. The built-in magnet works with the switch slots around the body.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family, where rod rotation is not prevented; choose the MK family when rotation must be stopped. This SKU includes the magnet (trailing S), and ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 16 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 100.5 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Magnet | With magnet (S) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa (215 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Speed range | 30 - 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 the 16 mm bore for about 100.5 N of push (86.4 N pull) at 0.5 MPa; pick a larger bore for more thrust. This is a standard MD unit, so rod rotation is allowed - MK if it must be prevented. Acting is double, and the 10 mm stroke fits the bore-16 table (up to 50 mm); keep strokes short on this compact body and route side-load questions to us. The trailing S means the magnet is included; thread is PT by default with G optional.
Applications
Pick-and-place transfer
Drive the horizontal slide of a small pick-and-place head. The magnet supports end-of-stroke sensing, and the square body mounts top, bottom or side in tight machine frames.
Indexing fixtures
Advance parts one station at a time on a rotary or linear indexing table. Units mount side by side on narrow centers, so several cylinders fit a small indexing footprint.
Press-fit light assembly
Seat small bearings, pins or connectors with about 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa. The bumper cushions the stroke end for a soft, repeatable seating move.
FAQ
How much force does the 16 mm bore produce on this cylinder?
At 0.5 MPa, the theoretical push force is about 100.5 N and the pull side about 86.4 N, since the rod side has less effective area. Operating pressure for this double-acting 16 mm bore model is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
Where do I find exact dimensions and side-load limits?
Overall dimensions vary with stroke and side-load limits are application-specific, so neither is listed here. Confirm both from the datasheet, or ask us and we will pull the figures for your mounting orientation.