Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X60S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X60S 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 MD16X60S
Multi-mount cylinders are compact square-body pneumatic cylinders that fix from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and can be mounted side by side to save space. This MD16X60S is a double-acting 16 mm bore with a 60 mm stroke for longer push movements such as gating, ejecting or positioning. At 0.5 MPa it delivers a theoretical push force of 100.5 N, and the cushion is a bumper. The magnet in this SKU pairs with the switch slots around the body for position feedback.
A genuine AirTAC part, the MD family is the standard multi-mount cylinder where rod rotation is allowed; the MK family prevents it. The trailing S shows this SKU carries the magnet; the same model without S does not. Port thread is PT, with G available. Overall dimensions depend on the stroke - confirm them from the datasheet, along with the stroke-length point noted in our selection guidance.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD16X60S |
|---|---|
| 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 bore for thrust: at 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push (86.4 N pull) double acting, within a 6-32 mm range spanning roughly 10.6-402.1 N push. MD allows rod rotation; MK prevents it. Acting types: double (MD), single push (MSD), single pull (MTD), double rod (MDD) and adjustable stroke (MDJ with a 10-30 mm adjustable range). The standard bore-16 stroke table tops out at 50 mm, so confirm this 60 mm stroke with us before ordering; long strokes on a compact body also warrant a side-load check - route that to us. Order the magnet with the trailing S as shown on this SKU; thread is PT by default or G.
Applications
Stopper gate
Mount across a small conveyor as a stopper or reject gate, using the 60 mm stroke to swing or push parts out of flow.
Pick-and-place clamp
Fit the cylinder to a compact gripper arm and use the switch slots with the piston magnet to confirm open and closed clamp positions.
Indexing pin
Actuate a retractable indexing pin on a rotary or linear indexing table, fixing the body from whichever of the six directions the plate allows.
FAQ
What does the trailing S in MD16X60S indicate?
It means the piston carries a magnet, so magnetic switches can be clipped into the slots machined around the square body for end-position sensing. The identical model without the S is supplied without a magnet.
Is a 60 mm stroke suitable for this compact body?
The standard stroke table for the 16 mm bore runs up to 50 mm, so this 60 mm stroke should be confirmed with us and the datasheet before ordering. The short-cover design favours compact strokes, and side-load and dimensional data should be taken from the datasheet.