Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X50SH
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X50SH 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 MD16X50SH
This AirTAC MD16X50SH is a 16 mm bore, 50 mm stroke double acting multi-mount cylinder. The compact square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units mount side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots machined around the body and high guide precision without added lubrication. At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore delivers a theoretical push force of 100.5 N, cushioning is by a bumper, and the working speed range is 30-500 mm/s.
It is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family, where rod rotation is allowed; the MK family is the no-rotating alternative. The trailing S shows the magnet is fitted, and the H specifies the optional high-temperature seal material, extending the temperature range from the standard -20 to 70 C up to 0 to 150 C. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) on air filtered to 40 um. Dimensions vary with stroke; we confirm sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X50SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X50SH |
|---|---|
| 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
Select the 16 mm bore when the job needs up to 100.5 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa (86.4 N on the pull side). MD suits work where rod rotation is acceptable; choose MK if rotation must be prevented. This SKU is double acting with a 50 mm stroke, the maximum listed for a 16 mm double-acting bore, so check the short-cover limit before specifying anything longer - we can confirm side-load and dimensions from the datasheet. The magnet is included (S) and the port thread is PT, with G available.
Applications
Small-parts clamping on a fixture
The 50 mm stroke opens the clamp clear of the part for loading, then closes with about 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Side-by-side mounting keeps a bank of clamps on tight fixture pitch.
Stopper gate on a conveyor lane
Extend the rod to raise a stopper blade and hold a passing part, retract to release it. Six-direction fixing lets the body bolt to a top or side bracket where a tie-rod cylinder will not fit.
Jig positioning in an assembly station
Mount several units in a row to index or locate jigs between stations. The square bodies sit flush against each other, and magnetic-switch slots around each body simplify end-position checking.
FAQ
What does the code MD16X50SH mean?
MD is AirTAC's standard multi-mount family in double acting form, 16 is the bore in mm, 50 is the stroke in mm, S means the magnet is fitted, and H specifies the optional high-temperature seal material. The port thread is PT as standard; G is available.
Can I mount it from any face of the body?
Yes - the square body fixes from six directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom, and units sit side by side on tight pitch. Overall dimensions change with stroke and side-load ratings are not quoted here, so confirm both from the datasheet before finalising the layout.