Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30 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 MD16X30
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 MD16X30 is double acting with a 16mm bore and 30mm stroke: at 0.5 MPa it delivers a theoretical push-side thrust of 100.5 N, suited to light clamping, pushing 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 this code has no trailing S, so it is supplied without the magnet - switch sensing is still possible on the S version if you need it later. Medium is air filtered to 40 um, the temperature range is -20 to 70 C (0 to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material), 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 MD16X30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30 |
|---|---|
| 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 16mm bore pushes with about 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa on the push side and 86.4 N on the pull side; go to 20/25/32 mm for more force or 6/10 mm for less. MD leaves rod rotation open; pick MK when the rod must not turn. Acting type here is double acting, with single push (MSD), single pull (MTD), double rod (MDD) and adjustable-stroke (MDJ) alternatives. The 30mm stroke is inside the 16mm bore double-acting table, which tops out at 50mm - the covers are short, so keep strokes modest and route any side-load question to us. This model carries no magnet (order MD16X30S for one) and uses the default PT thread, with G available.
Applications
Jig positioning on an assembly bench
Mounted through the jig base plate, the cylinder pushes each sub-assembly against a location stop so operators load parts in the same spot every time. The 30mm stroke covers the approach travel and the bumper softens the seating.
Push-off ejector at a conveyor transfer
Fixed from the side of the conveyor rail, the cylinder slides parts sideways off the belt onto a chute or tray. The 16mm bore's 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa moves light parts, and side-by-side mounting leaves the rail clear.
Gate stopper on a small-parts feeder
Bolted to the top of the feeder track, the cylinder drops a gate to release one part at a time into the nest. Mounting from the track's top or side keeps the mechanism compact, and the short stroke cycles quickly in a tight space.
FAQ
MD16X30 has no letter at the end - does it have a magnet?
No. The trailing S in this series marks the magnet option, and its absence means this cylinder is supplied without the magnet, so it will not trigger magnetic switches as built. If you need end-position sensing later, order the MD16X30S variant, which is identical apart from the fitted magnet.
Is a 30mm stroke a good fit for this bore, and where do I get exact dimensions?
Yes - the 16mm bore double-acting stroke table runs up to 50mm, so 30mm is comfortably within range. Keep in mind that multi-mount bodies have short covers, so an over-long stroke is best avoided; if you need longer travel, talk to us about a larger bore. Overall dimensions for this stroke come from the datasheet, and any side-load figures should be confirmed with us.