Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X20SH
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X20SH 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 MD16X20SH
The MD16X20SH is an AirTAC MD-series multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body pneumatic cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a 20 mm stroke. Its body can be fixed from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom), so several units can sit side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots machined around the body. As a double acting cylinder, air drives the rod in both directions, giving controlled push and return - about 100.5 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa on this bore - with a bumper cushion to soften stroke ends. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and 30-500 mm/s, and works from -20 to 70 C (up to 0-150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material).
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MD series is the standard multi-mount cylinder, where the rod is free to rotate; the MK series instead adds a no-rotating plate to stop rod turning. The S in MD16X20SH means this SKU includes a built-in magnet, so reed or solid-state switches can be seated in the body slots. Dimensions for this exact stroke and any sizing questions are confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X20SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X20SH |
|---|---|
| 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, stopper or positioning job needs around 100.5 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa - smaller 6/10 mm bores deliver 14.1-39.3 N and larger 20-32 mm bores deliver 157.1-402.1 N, all double acting at 0.5 MPa. The 20 mm stroke suits short, compact fixtures; double acting bores of this size go up to 50 mm, but avoid an over-long stroke on a short cover - check longer strokes against the datasheet. This SKU is double acting with magnet (S) and G threads on its M5x0.8 ports; PT-threaded and non-magnet versions are listed separately. If the rod must not rotate, pick the MK series instead of MD, and route any side-load requirement to us to confirm from the datasheet.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Bolted to a fixture from any of the 6 body faces, this compact 16 mm cylinder applies about 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa to hold small brackets or housings steady during machining or assembly.
Gate and stopper actuation
Mounted side by side along a conveyor frame, the short 20 mm stroke extends and retracts a gate or stopper to divert or release parts, with the bumper softening each stroke end.
Jig positioning
The square body sits flush against neighbouring cylinders in tight jigs, positioning parts repeatably, while the built-in magnet lets switches seated in the body slots confirm extend and retract.
FAQ
What does MD16X20SH mean, and is the magnet included?
MD is the standard (non-no-rotating) AirTAC multi-mount family, double acting; 16 is the bore in mm; 20 is the stroke in mm; the trailing S means a built-in magnet is included on this SKU; and H denotes G thread, so the M5x0.8 ports are G rather than the default PT. If you need a non-magnet or PT-threaded version, order the corresponding SKU.
How can I mount this cylinder, and where do I find dimensions and side-load limits?
The square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space, with switch slots around the body. Overall dimensions vary with the stroke and allowable side-load figures are not quoted here: confirm both from the datasheet or ask us and we will provide them.