Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5SH
The AirTAC MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5SH 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 MD16X5SH
Multi-mount cylinders are compact square-body pneumatic cylinders that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save space. This MD16X5SH is a double-acting 16 mm bore model with a very short 5 mm stroke, ideal for short push movements such as clamping or confirming part position. At 0.5 MPa it delivers a theoretical push force of 100.5 N, and the cushion is a bumper. Magnetic-switch slots are machined around the body for position sensing.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. MD is the standard multi-mount family where the rod is free to rotate; the MK family adds a plate that prevents rotation. The trailing S shows this SKU carries the magnet. Note that the trailing H sits outside the standard magnet and thread suffixes, so confirm its meaning with us or from the datasheet. Overall dimensions depend on the stroke and can be confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5SH Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X5SH |
|---|---|
| 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 a 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push (86.4 N pull) in double acting, while the 6-32 mm range spans roughly 10.6-402.1 N push. MD keeps rotation allowed; choose MK when the rod must not turn. Acting options are double (MD), single push (MSD), single pull (MTD), double rod (MDD) and adjustable stroke (MDJ, adding a 10-30 mm adjustable range). This 5 mm stroke suits very short moves - the compact square body favours short strokes, and the standard bore-16 table tops out at 50 mm. Magnet is ordered with the trailing S, and the port thread is PT by default or G. For side-load limits, ask us and check the datasheet.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
Fix the cylinder from the top or side of a small fixture and use the short 5 mm stroke to clamp tiny parts in place during assembly or inspection.
Jig positioning
Bolt several units side by side on a jig plate and use the six-direction fixing to locate workpieces precisely before a machining or test step.
Part-presence check
Mount the cylinder at a chute or conveyor as a short-throw stopper or presence pusher, with switch slots around the body for feedback.
FAQ
What does the S in MD16X5SH mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder is supplied with a magnet in the piston, so magnetic switches can be seated in the slots around the body. The same model without the S has no magnet. The trailing H sits outside the standard magnet and thread codes, so confirm that suffix with us before ordering.
Where can I mount this multi-mount cylinder?
From six directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. The square body also lets you fix units side by side to save space. Overall dimensions vary by stroke, so confirm them from the datasheet.