Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5S 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 MD16X5S
This AirTAC MD16X5S is a 16 mm bore, 5 mm stroke double acting multi-mount cylinder 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 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 on this SKU, and the port thread is PT as standard with G available. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) on air filtered to 40 um, and the temperature range is -20 to 70 C. Dimensions vary with stroke; we confirm sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5S |
|---|---|
| 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 5 mm stroke, well inside the 50 mm limit for a 16 mm double-acting bore, and the fitted magnet (S) works with the body's switch slots. Prefer no magnet? Drop the S. The port thread is PT, with G available, and side-load figures come from the datasheet.
Applications
Small-parts clamping in a machining jig
The 5 mm stroke clinches the part after loading with about 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, and the fitted magnet with the body's switch slots supports end-position checking in the cycle.
Top-down clamp in a drill jig
Bolt the body underneath the jig plate so the rod points up and clamps the workpiece from below. Six-direction fixing makes inverted mounting straightforward on a compact base.
Nest ejection in a pick-and-place cell
A short rod stroke tips each part out of its nest as the gripper arrives, and units sit side by side so several ejection points fit along one compact fixture.
FAQ
How much force does the 16 mm bore give, and what does the S in MD16X5S mean?
At 0.5 MPa the push side gives 100.5 N theoretical and the pull side 86.4 N. The S shows the magnet is fitted; the same cylinder without S has no magnet. If you need more force, step up the bore, and if the rod must not rotate, choose the MK family instead.
How does the multi-mount body help a tight layout?
The square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders mount side by side with no tie-rod spacing, so several fit on one pitch. Dimensions are stroke-specific and side-load ratings are not quoted here, so confirm both from the datasheet.