Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5 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 MD16X5
The MD16X5 is an AirTAC MD-series multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body, double-acting unit that can be fixed from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounted side by side with neighbours to save space. With a 16 mm bore and a very short 5 mm stroke, it suits tight, short-throw moves; at 0.5 MPa it delivers about 100.5 N of theoretical push force, and cushioning is a bumper. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body and guide precision is high, with no added lubricant needed. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and -20 to 70 C.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MD family is the standard version, where the rod is free to rotate; for a fixed rod that cannot turn, choose the MK family. As the SKU shows, the MD16X5 is supplied without a magnet. We can confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5 |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore sets thrust: at 0.5 MPa this 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N theoretical push (86.4 N pull); step up or down if your load needs more or less. The 5 mm stroke suits very short clamps and stops; note that bore 16 double-acting strokes run up to 50 mm, and the short covers caution against pushing an over-long stroke on a compact body. The MD variant is standard double acting, so rotation is allowed; pick MK if the rod must not turn. Thread is PT by default (G optional), ports are M5x0.8, and the trailing S adds a magnet - absent here. Side-load figures come from the datasheet, so check with us.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Side-by-side MD16X5 cylinders fix from the top or side of a small fixture to clamp light parts in place for a 5 mm press or hold during assembly.
Fixture stopper on a line
Mounted through the base or side of a conveyor jig, the short 5 mm stroke extends a stop pin to halt small workpieces at an exact station.
Jig positioning
The 6-direction fixing lets builders tuck the MD16X5 into cramped jigs and nudge a part 5 mm into register before a fastening or test step.
FAQ
Why choose the 16 mm bore MD16X5 over a larger MD cylinder?
Bore decides thrust. At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N theoretical push (86.4 N pull) with a very short 5 mm stroke, so it is a good fit for light clamping and positioning in tight spaces. If your load needs more force, move up to a 20, 25 or 32 mm bore.
How does the multi-mount body help on a crowded machine?
The square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders can sit side by side to save space. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body for sensing. Keep strokes within the bore 16 table (up to 50 mm) since the short covers caution against over-long strokes, and confirm side-load limits and exact dimensions from the datasheet.