Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X25
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X25 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 MD16X25
The MD16X25 is an AirTAC MD-series multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body you can fix from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so cylinders can also be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots machined around the body. This 16 mm bore, 25 mm stroke double-acting version works on filtered air at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and delivers about 100.5 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa (86.4 N on the pull side), with a resilient bumper cushion that softens the piston at end of stroke.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family, so the rod is free to rotate unless your application prevents it externally - for built-in rotation control, see the MK no-rotating series instead. As the SKU shows, this unit is supplied without a magnet; add an S suffix if you need position sensing. We confirm bore-specific dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X25 |
|---|---|
| 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
Choose the 16 mm bore when your clamp or positioner needs roughly 100.5 N push (86.4 N pull) at 0.5 MPa; step up or down a bore if that thrust does not fit the job. Pick MD if rod rotation is acceptable, or MK if the rod must not turn. Acting choices are double acting (MD), single-acting push (MSD), single-acting pull (MTD), double rod (MDD) and adjustable-stroke (MDJ). The 25 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum for bore 16 double acting - keep strokes short, because over-long strokes on this compact body shorten the cover bearing. Magnet is ordered with an S suffix and port thread is PT (default) or G.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Bolt the square body top or bottom onto a compact fixture and use the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa to hold small machined or molded parts steady during a secondary operation.
Jig positioning
Mount several MD16X25 cylinders side by side on a drilling or assembly jig, using the 25 mm stroke to index each workpiece against a stop before the cycle starts.
Gate and stopper duty
Fix the body to the side of a conveyor with a 6-direction mount and extend the rod to stop or divert small cartons and totes at a pick or inspection point.
FAQ
What does the MD16X25 code tell me, and how much force does it produce?
MD is the standard (non-no-rotating) double-acting multi-mount family, 16 is the mm bore, and 25 is the mm stroke. With no trailing S, this unit is supplied without a magnet, and with no trailing G the ports are PT thread. On filtered air at 0.5 MPa the theoretical push is 100.5 N, with 86.4 N on the pull side, over an operating range of 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi).
How is this cylinder mounted, and is there a stroke limit?
The square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so units mount side by side to save space, with switch slots around the body. Keep strokes modest: for a 16 mm double-acting bore the standard table tops out at 50 mm, and over-long strokes shorten the cover bearing on this compact body. Exact dimensions for your stroke come from the datasheet, which we can supply on request.