Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X5
The AirTAC Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X5 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
- 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 MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X5
The AirTAC MDD16X5 is a multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body unit that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side so several cylinders can share one footprint on the machine. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body and guide precision is high, with no added lubricant needed. This double-rod version carries a rod on both ends of the piston, so work can be pushed or pulled from either side, and the 5 mm stroke suits short, precise moves such as a final clamp, eject or part-present action. Cushioning is a bumper, and at 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore delivers 86.4 N on each stroke, since both strokes act on the rod side of the piston. Speed range is 30-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD family, the standard multi-mount series in which rod rotation is allowed; the no-rotating alternative is the MK family. As the SKU shows, this unit is supplied without a magnet - the S-suffix version adds one if position sensing is needed later. The medium is air filtered to 40 um, operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and the temperature range is -20 to 70 C. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Choose the bore for thrust: at 0.5 MPa this 16 mm double-rod model gives 86.4 N per stroke, while the 20, 25 and 32 mm bores push harder - confirm the figures with us. Decide between MD, where rod rotation is allowed, and MK, whose plate-and-bushing design prevents the rod from turning; both families offer a double-rod version (MDD/MKD). Acting choices run double, single-push (MSD/MSK), single-pull (MTD/MTK), double rod (MDD/MKD) and adjustable-stroke (MDJ/MKJ, adding a 10/20/30 mm adjustable range). Strokes for a 16 mm bore run up to 50 mm, but the short cover of a multi-mount body means an over-long stroke is best avoided; route side-load questions to us. Tell us if you want the S magnet suffix or a G thread instead of the PT default.
Applications
Small-parts clamp on an assembly jig
A 5 mm stroke is enough to swing a clamp pad onto a machined fitting after it is seated. The double-rod body lets the jig grip from either side, and six-way fixing lets the cylinder bolt flat against the jig plate.
Conveyor line stopper
Mounted beneath a small-parts conveyor, the short stroke raises a stopper pin into the product path. Cylinders mount side by side to stop several lanes, keeping the mounting strip compact.
Reject ejection on a packaging line
A brief 5 mm push nudges an off-spec bottle or carton off the belt between guides. The rod on both ends allows a return-side pull if the ejector needs to retract under control.
FAQ
How much force does the MDD16X5 produce?
At 0.5 MPa this 16 mm double-rod cylinder delivers 86.4 N on each stroke, because the rod occupies both faces of the piston, so every stroke is a rod-side stroke. If your job needs more force, step up to a larger bore and we will confirm the rated figure from the datasheet.
Where can I mount this cylinder, and are there stroke limits?
The square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders sit side by side to save space. Keep the stroke short, as the multi-mount cover is compact and an over-long stroke is best avoided; for side-load limits and exact dimensions, confirm from the datasheet.