Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30SH
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30SH 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 MD16X30SH
The MD16X30SH is an AirTAC MD-series multi-mount cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 30 mm stroke. The compact square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side, saving space wherever a conventional tie-rod cylinder will not fit. 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, cushioned by a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the standard MD family, where the rod is free to rotate; the MK no-rotating family is there when rotation must be stopped. The trailing S on this SKU marks the magnet option, and the port size for this bore is M5x0.8. The extra H suffix is not a standard PT or G thread mark in our decode for this series, so we confirm the thread on this SKU from the datasheet before you order, along with stroke-specific dimensions and sizing.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X30SH |
|---|---|
| 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
The 16 mm bore gives about 100.5 N of theoretical push at 0.5 MPa (86.4 N on the pull side); move to 20 or 25 mm if you need more force. Choose MD when rod rotation is acceptable and MK when it must be prevented; double acting powers both directions, while MSD/MTD single acting, MDD double rod and MDJ adjustable stroke cover other needs. The 30 mm stroke sits inside the bore-16 table (up to 50 mm) - the short covers keep this body compact, so avoid an over-long stroke. The S suffix means the magnet is fitted; the H thread suffix on this SKU is not a standard PT or G mark, so confirm it with us from the datasheet before ordering, and route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Compact pick-and-place
Drive a light gripper slide on a small transfer unit; the magnet lets switches signal end positions without adding external sensors to the body.
Indexing fixture feed
Advance parts one station at a time on a rotary or linear indexing table; six-way fixing lets the cylinder bolt in where the fixture allows.
Eject and clamp station
Eject finished pieces from a nest or hold them lightly during a secondary operation, with the bumper softening each end of the 30 mm stroke.
FAQ
What do the S and H suffixes on MD16X30SH mean?
S is the magnet option: this cylinder includes a magnet so position can be sensed in the slots around the body. The H is not a standard PT or G thread mark in our decode for this series, so we confirm the thread on this SKU from the datasheet before you order.
Is a 30 mm stroke right for a 16 mm bore?
Yes - the bore-16 table runs up to 50 mm, so 30 mm is well within range. Keep in mind the short covers that make this cylinder compact also caution against stretching to an over-long stroke, and confirm exact dimensions from the datasheet.