Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X15H
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X15H 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
- 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 MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X15H
The AirTAC MD16X15H is a multi-mount cylinder: a compact square body that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save space on the machine frame. This 16 mm bore, 15 mm stroke double acting version delivers a theoretical push of 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa (86.4 N on the pull side) at 30-500 mm/s, running on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and the cushion is a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family, and the trailing H denotes the high-temperature seal material option: where a standard MD works from -20 to 70 C, this version is rated 0 to 150 C for warm surroundings. The rod is free to rotate; choose the MK no-rotating family if the load must not turn. No magnet is fitted on this SKU - pick the S version for switch detection in the slots around the body. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X15H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X15H |
|---|---|
| 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 | Without magnet |
| 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
Size the bore for thrust: this 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, so step up a bore size if the load demands more force. The H here selects the high-temperature seal option, rated 0 to 150 C instead of the standard -20 to 70 C. Choose MD when rod rotation is acceptable and MK when it must be prevented; acting choices span double acting, single push, single pull, double rod and adjustable stroke. Double acting bore 16 strokes run up to 50 mm, but the short covers caution against an over-long stroke - keep to what the job needs. This SKU has no magnet and PT thread; add S or G as required. Side-load limits come from the datasheet - ask us.
Applications
Compact tooling pick-and-place
Fix the body from the top or side of a tight gantry to give a 15 mm lift or lower move, mounting several cylinders side by side on close-pitch tooling.
Warm enclosure indexing
With the high-temperature seal option rated 0 to 150 C, the cylinder can index or position parts inside curing or heat-seal stations where standard seals fall short.
Index table detent
Advance a short detent pin between positions on a rotary index table; the bumper cushions each engage and the six-way body fixing simplifies bracket design.
FAQ
What does the H in MD16X15H mean, and how hot can it run?
The H selects the optional high-temperature seal material. A standard MD16 cylinder works from -20 to 70 C, while with these seals the working range is 0 to 150 C. Everything else about the 16 mm bore, 15 mm stroke double acting design is unchanged.
Is a 15 mm stroke the right choice for my machine?
Double acting bore 16 models are available up to 50 mm stroke, but the short covers of this compact design caution against specifying an over-long stroke, so keep to the travel the job actually needs. Overall dimensions change with stroke, so confirm the exact figures from the datasheet before laying out the mounting.