Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5H
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5H 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 MD16X5H
This AirTAC MD16X5H is a 16 mm bore, 5 mm stroke double acting multi-mount cylinder built for short-throw work. 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 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. This SKU carries no magnet suffix, so it is supplied without a position magnet, 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 MD16X5H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5H |
|---|---|
| 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
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 5 mm stroke, well inside the 50 mm limit for a 16 mm double-acting bore, and its short throw suits quick clamp, eject and latch movements. No magnet is fitted; add S to the code if you need one. The port thread is PT, with G available, and side-load figures come from the datasheet.
Applications
Short-throw clamping of loaded parts
A 5 mm stroke clinches a part or latch after placement without long travel, delivering about 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa. Six-direction fixing lets the clamp bolt wherever the fixture allows.
Ejecting small parts from a nest
The short rod pushes a finished part out of a machining or assembly nest onto a chute. Bodies sit side by side so several ejection stations fit along one line.
Indexing pin actuation on a dial table
Extend the 5 mm pin into an indexing hole to lock a rotary fixture, retract to index. The compact body fits inside the table base, and the bumper cushions each lock-in.
FAQ
What does the code MD16X5H mean, and why is there no magnet?
MD is AirTAC's standard multi-mount family in double acting form, 16 is the bore in mm, 5 is the stroke in mm, and H specifies the optional high-temperature seal material. There is no S suffix, so this cylinder is supplied without a position magnet; add S if you need one. Thread is PT as standard.
Is a 5 mm stroke enough, and how far can these bores go?
A 16 mm double-acting multi-mount cylinder is listed up to 50 mm stroke, and this 5 mm version suits short clamp, eject and latch moves. Keep the stroke within the short-cover range of the compact body; for long strokes or side-load figures, confirm from the datasheet or ask us.