Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X10S is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double rod), 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 rod
- 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 MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X10S
The MDD16X10S is a 16 mm bore, 10 mm stroke double rod multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC's MD family. The compact square body can be fixed from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders mount side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. Running double acting at 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um, the 16 mm bore's rated push output at 0.5 MPa is 100.5 N, and cushioning is provided by a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part: the MD family is the standard multi-mount series, while the MK family adds a no-rotating plate for applications where the rod must not turn. The trailing S in this SKU means the piston carries a magnet for switch detection, and the ports are M5x0.8 with a PT thread. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| 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
At a 16 mm bore you get 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull (theoretical, at 0.5 MPa) - enough for light clamping, positioning and stopper duties. Choose MD if rod rotation is acceptable, or MK if it must be prevented. Acting type: this is a double rod cylinder (rod on both ends), one option among double acting, single push, single pull, double rod and adjustable stroke. Stroke: double acting 16 mm bores run up to 50 mm; 10 mm sits comfortably within the short-cover range, but avoid over-long strokes on this compact body. The trailing S adds the magnet for position detection - drop it if you do not need switching. Thread: PT by default or G on request. Route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Small-parts clamping with confirmation
Fix the body from the side of a fixture and use the magnet plus switch slots to confirm the clamp is fully extended before the cycle starts.
Conveyor gate stopper
Mount units side by side along a line and drive a stopper gate with one rod end while the opposite rod end signals or balances the linkage.
Automated fixture indexing
Bolt the square body from the top or bottom of a fixture and detect end-of-stroke positions magnetically for repeatable part indexing.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MDD16X10S mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder is supplied with a magnet in the piston, so the switch slots around the body can hold magnetic sensors for end-of-stroke or mid-stroke detection. The same cylinder without the S (MDD16X10) has no magnet. Thread is PT by default; a G thread version is also available.
Can I mount it any direction, and what about side loads?
Yes - the square body fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and cylinders sit side by side to save space. Keep the stroke short on this compact body, and confirm allowable side-load figures and dimensions for your stroke from the datasheet with us before finalising the design.