Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40SH
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40SH 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 MD16X40SH
The MD16X40SH is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder, a compact square-body actuator you can fix from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. Units also sit side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. This double-acting 16 mm bore with a 40 mm stroke delivers 100.5 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa (86.4 N on the pull side), suited to small clamping and positioning jobs, and is cushioned by a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the MD standard family, where rod rotation is permitted; it is supplied with a magnet as this SKU shows, and G thread ports. We confirm dimensions, weights and sizing details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X40SH |
|---|---|
| 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
Choose the bore for thrust: this 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, the highest of the small bores. Pick MD over MK if rotation of the rod is acceptable; choose MK when it must be prevented. Acting type options include double, single push (MSD), single pull (MTD), double rod (MDD) and adjustable stroke (MDJ). Double-acting 16 mm strokes run to 50 mm, so 40 mm sits safely inside the table, but remember the short body punishes an over-long stroke. Magnet (S) and thread (PT or G, here G) complete the order code. Route any side-load question to us.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Fix the cylinder from the top or side of a fixture to clamp small components with 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa, using the 6-direction mounting to place it exactly where the workpiece needs it.
Jig positioning
Bolt several units side by side along a machining jig to advance locating pins in sequence, saving panel space on dense fixture plates.
Slide-gate actuation
Mount from the side of a small chute or magazine to drive a gate or stopper through a 40 mm stroke, with the magnet signaling open and closed positions.
FAQ
What does the S and G mean in MD16X40SH?
The S shows this SKU carries a magnet for magnetic-switch sensing; an AirTAC code without S has no magnet. The trailing G specifies G thread ports (blank would be PT). On this 16 mm bore the port is M5x0.8.
How does the 6-direction mounting help in a fixture?
The square body fixes from front, back, left, right, top or bottom, so you can place the cylinder wherever the job needs it and run units side by side to save space. Overall dimensions vary with stroke, so confirm them from the datasheet before layout.