Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X25SH
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X25SH 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 MD16X25SH
The AirTAC MD series is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a square body that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save space. This MD16X25SH is double acting with a 16mm bore and 25mm stroke: at 0.5 MPa it gives a theoretical push-side thrust of 100.5 N for light clamping and positioning, and the cushion is a bumper. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body and the guides hold high precision without added lubrication.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. MD is the standard multi-mount family (the MK family adds a no-rotating plate that stops the rod turning), and the code shows the magnet fitted. The H pairs the magnet with the optional high-temperature seal material, so the cylinder is suited to the extended 0 to 150 C temperature range instead of the standard -20 to 70 C. Medium is air filtered to 40 um and the port is M5x0.8 with PT thread. Ask us to confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X25SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X25SH |
|---|---|
| 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
Pick the bore for thrust: at 16mm this cylinder pushes with about 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa (86.4 N on the pull side); a 20/25/32mm bore gives more, a 6/10mm bore less. MD allows rod rotation; choose MK when rotation must be prevented. This unit is double acting (single push MSD, single pull MTD, double rod MDD and adjustable-stroke MDJ are the other options). The 25mm stroke is within the 16mm bore double-acting range, which runs up to 50mm, but the covers are short, so avoid stretching to an over-long stroke; route side-load questions to us. Magnet is shown by the S and thread is PT, with G available. This code also carries the high-temperature seal option for duty up to 150 C.
Applications
Hot-part press-check on a molding line
Mounted from the top of the machine frame beside a warm mold or press area, the cylinder nudges each part into a check nest. With the high-temperature seal option it tolerates the warmer ambient around the tool, and the bumper cushions every touch.
Small-parts clamp in a welding fixture
Bolted through the fixture plate, the cylinder clamps small brackets against a hard stop while they are tack-welded. The 16mm bore's 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is enough for light clamps, and heat-resistant seals suit the fixture's warm environment.
Positioning stop near an oven unload station
Fixed from the side of the unload conveyor adjacent to the oven exit, the cylinder pops up a stop to queue parts for pickup. The high-temperature seal option handles the elevated air near the oven, and side-by-side mounting leaves room for the adjacent stopper.
FAQ
What does the H in MD16X25SH mean, and what temperature can it handle?
The H shows this cylinder carries the optional high-temperature seal material alongside the magnet (shown by the S). Standard seals are rated -20 to 70 C; with the high-temperature seals the range extends to 0 to 150 C. Operating pressure stays at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) for this 16mm bore double-acting model.
Can this cylinder take side loads, and where are the exact dimensions listed?
Side-load capacity is not quoted as a figure here - the guides are built for high positioning precision, but you should confirm any side-load requirement with us or from the datasheet before designing it in. Overall dimensions depend on the 25mm stroke, so pull the datasheet figures for the exact envelope before laying out your six-direction mounting.