Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40 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 MD16X40
The MD16X40 is a 16 mm bore, 40 mm stroke double acting AirTAC multi-mount cylinder. Its compact square body fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom), so units can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision without added lubrication. At 0.5 MPa the push side gives about 100.5 N of theoretical thrust, and the cushion is a bumper. Double acting operation drives the rod out and back with air, suiting repetitive push and return jobs in cramped machinery.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the standard MD family; the MK family is the no-rotating counterpart. This SKU has no trailing S, so it is supplied without a magnet - choose an S-suffixed model if you need magnetic-switch detection. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa and -20 to 70 C (150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material). Overall dimensions vary with stroke; we confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40 |
|---|---|
| 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
The 16 mm bore is the right choice when your load needs about 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa; step up a bore size for heavier loads. MD allows rod rotation, MK prevents it - choose MK for anti-rotation duties. This SKU is double acting with a 40 mm stroke, within the 16 mm bore's up-to-50 mm double acting stroke range, and ships without a magnet (no S suffix); add an S model if you need switch detection. Thread is PT by default, with G available. Because the cover is short, avoid requesting an over-long stroke on this body. Side-load ratings are datasheet figures - ask us.
Applications
Press-fit light assembly
Applies a light pressing action to seat clips, bearings or labels, using the bumper cushion for a soft end of stroke.
Slide actuation in compact machines
Drives a small sliding mechanism inside packaging or lab equipment, where 6-direction fixing simplifies the mounting design.
Part push-off
Pushes finished parts off a fixture or out of a nest into a chute, with cylinders arranged side by side along the machine base.
FAQ
Does the MD16X40 include a magnet for position switches?
No. This SKU has no trailing S, so it is supplied without a magnet. If you need magnetic-switch detection, order the MD16X40S variant, which carries the magnet. Both versions share the same 16 mm bore, 40 mm stroke and double acting design.
Can I mount this cylinder in any orientation?
Yes. The multi-mount square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so it can be bolted from whichever face your machine layout needs, and several units can sit side by side to save space. Datasheet dimensions are confirmed on request.