Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X15SH
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X15SH 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 MD16X15SH
The MD16X15SH is a genuine AirTAC multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body pneumatic cylinder that fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and can be mounted side by side with neighbours to save space. This double acting unit carries a built-in magnet for switch detection in the slots around the body, delivers a theoretical push force of 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa on its 16 mm bore, and cushions with a bumper rather than an air cushion. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and 30-500 mm/s.
This is a standard MD-family cylinder, so rod rotation is not prevented; if your application needs a fixed rod orientation, see the MK no-rotating family instead. The H suffix denotes the high-temperature seal option, extending the working temperature range to 0-150 C (the standard range is -20 to 70 C). Port thread is PT on an M5x0.8 port. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the AirTAC datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X15SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X15SH |
|---|---|
| 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 when your clamp or positioner needs about 100.5 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa; smaller bores (6/10 mm) give 14.1/39.3 N and the 20 mm bore gives 157.1 N. This MD version is double acting with a built-in magnet; MDJ adds an adjustable stroke and MK versions stop rod rotation. The 15 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum for 16 mm bores - the short body has compact covers, so avoid over-long strokes and route any side-load question to us. Thread options are PT (this SKU) or G.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Side-by-side MD16X15SH cylinders clamp small housings or brackets in a compact fixture, fixing from the top or side of the machine base where full-size cylinders will not fit.
Jig positioning
Mounted in rows on a drill or assembly jig, the 6-direction fixing lets each 16 mm bore position workpieces with 100.5 N of push force while the magnet drives a position switch.
Slide-gate actuation
The compact square body bolts directly to a slide gate or shunt on a small-parts feed line, pushing the gate with a short 15 mm stroke and a bumper cushion to end travel gently.
FAQ
What does the H suffix on MD16X15SH mean, and what thread does it use?
The H suffix denotes the high-temperature seal option, which extends the working temperature range to 0-150 C (the standard range is -20 to 70 C). This SKU has a PT thread on its M5x0.8 port; G thread is available on request, and magnet-equipped versions carry the S suffix.
How is the cylinder fixed, and how much side load can it take?
The square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders mount side by side to save space. Side load and exact dimensions are stroke-dependent, so confirm those figures from the datasheet before designing the mounting.