Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X50S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X50S 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 MD16X50S
The MD16X50S is an AirTAC MD-series multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body, double-acting unit that fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side to save space. Its 16 mm bore and 50 mm stroke give full-range reach in a slim body; at 0.5 MPa it delivers about 100.5 N of theoretical push force, and cushioning is a bumper. Because the S suffix in this SKU means a magnet is fitted, magnetic-switch slots around the body let position sensors signal stroke end. Guide precision is high, with no added lubricant needed; air is filtered to 40 um, pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and temperature -20 to 70 C.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. MD is the standard family, where the rod can rotate; the MK family prevents rotation. The trailing S on this model means the magnet IS included - codes without an S ship without one. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X50S |
|---|---|
| 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 bore for thrust: at 0.5 MPa this 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N theoretical push (86.4 N pull). The 50 mm stroke tops out the bore 16 double-acting table, and the short covers caution against over-long strokes on a compact body. Choose MD when rod rotation is acceptable and MK when it must be prevented. The S suffix fits a magnet for switch position feedback - omit it if you do not need sensing. Thread is PT by default (G optional), ports are M5x0.8, and side-load ratings come from the datasheet.
Applications
Pick-and-place lift in tight cells
Fixed under a small gantry, the magnet-fitted MD16X50 raises and lowers a light suction bracket 50 mm while end-of-stroke switches confirm the move.
Palletiser pin positioning
Mounted side by side along a palletiser frame, the cylinders extend locating pins into pallet slots, with magnet switches verifying pin position.
Small-parts press-fit station
The 6-direction fixing lets the MD16X50S press light bushings or pins home over 50 mm, with switch feedback confirming full extension each cycle.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MD16X50S mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder is built with a magnet in the piston, so reed or hall-effect switches in the slots around the body can signal end positions. The same cylinder without the S (MD16X50) has no magnet. The magnet is an option on MD and MK cylinders, never a standard fitting.
What are the mounting options for this compact cylinder?
The multi-mount square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can be mounted side by side to save space. Keep strokes within the bore 16 table (up to 50 mm, which this model uses fully) and route side-load limits and exact stroke-by-stroke dimensions to the datasheet.