Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30S 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 MD16X30S
The MD16X30S is an AirTAC MD-series multi-mount cylinder: a compact square body with a 16 mm bore and 30 mm stroke that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side so several cylinders share one short line. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, guide precision is high, and no added lubricant is needed. Double acting, it gives a theoretical push thrust of 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa on the 16 mm bore, with a bumper providing the cushioning.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the standard MD family, where the rod is not locked against rotation; the MK no-rotating family is the choice when rotation must be prevented. The trailing S on this SKU means the magnet option is fitted for position sensing. It runs on air filtered to 40 um over 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and -20 to 70 C. Overall dimensions vary with stroke, so we confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30S |
|---|---|
| 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 16 mm bore when your station needs around 100.5 N of theoretical push at 0.5 MPa (the pull side is 86.4 N); step up to 20 or 25 mm for more force. Stay with MD when rod rotation is acceptable and choose MK when it must be prevented. Double acting powers the stroke both ways, while MSD/MTD single acting, MDD double rod and MDJ adjustable stroke cover other jobs. The 30 mm stroke sits inside the bore-16 table (up to 50 mm); the short covers keep the body compact, so avoid an over-long stroke. The S suffix orders the magnet, and the thread here is PT (G is available on request). Route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Clamp terminals, brackets or moulded parts in a compact fixture - 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa suits light holding, and the bumper cushions every close.
Gate and stopper duty
Fix the body to the top or side of a conveyor frame to lift a gate or pop up a stopper; side-by-side mounting keeps the station footprint short.
Jig positioning
Push a workpiece against a locator in a drill or assembly jig; with fixing from six directions the cylinder goes wherever the jig has room.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MD16X30S mean?
S is the magnet option: this cylinder is fitted with a magnet so switches can read position in the slots around the body. The same cylinder without the S is supplied without a magnet, and the port thread is PT unless the code ends in G.
Can I fix it from any face of the body?
Yes - the multi-mount body fixes from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and cylinders can sit side by side. Overall dimensions change with stroke, so confirm them from the datasheet, and check side load with us before applying any.