Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40S 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 MD16X40S
The MD16X40S is a 16 mm bore, 40 mm stroke double acting AirTAC multi-mount cylinder with magnet. The compact square body fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom), so cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision needing no added lubricant. Pushing at 0.5 MPa it delivers about 100.5 N of theoretical thrust, and the cushion is a bumper. The double acting design gives air-driven extend and retract for dependable cyclic work in tight spaces.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family (MK is the no-rotating version). The trailing S means this SKU includes the magnet, so it suits magnetic-switch detection; the MD16X40 without S is supplied without a magnet. It operates on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa and -20 to 70 C (up to 150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material). Overall dimensions depend on stroke; we confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40S |
|---|---|
| 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 the load needs around 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa; go larger for heavier loads. MD allows rod rotation, while MK prevents it - choose an MK model if anti-rotation matters. This SKU is double acting with a 40 mm stroke, inside the 16 mm bore's up-to-50 mm double acting stroke table, and includes the magnet (S) for switch detection. Thread is PT by default; a G thread version is available. Keep strokes within the table - the short cover means an over-long stroke is not appropriate for this body. Side-load limits are datasheet values; confirm with us.
Applications
Fixture clamping
Clamps workpieces in machining or welding fixtures, with 6-direction fixing so the cylinder mounts on any fixture face.
Lift and lower station
Raises and lowers a small part or sensor head at a check station, where the compact body and side-by-side mounting save panel space.
Gate and diverting
Extends a diverting gate on a product lane, with the magnet signalling gate position at each end of the 40 mm stroke.
FAQ
Should I choose MD16X40 or MD16X40S, or an MK instead?
The S suffix means this model carries a magnet for magnetic-switch detection; the MD16X40 without S does not. If the rod must not rotate during operation, choose the MK family instead of the standard MD. Both families share the same multi-mount body concept.
What thrust does the 16 mm bore give, and what limits the stroke?
Push thrust at 0.5 MPa is about 100.5 N theoretical, with the pull side slightly lower, over an operating range of 0.15-1.0 MPa. For the 16 mm bore the double acting stroke goes up to 50 mm; the short cover means an over-long stroke is not appropriate. Datasheet dimensions and side-load figures are available on request.