Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X50S
The AirTAC Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X50S 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 MDD16X50S
The AirTAC MDD16X50S 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. The 50 mm stroke is the table maximum for a 16 mm bore, giving a longer reach for gate actuation, part transfer or positioning moves in a tight envelope. This double-rod version carries a rod on both ends of the piston, so work can be pushed or pulled from either side, and cushioning is a bumper. At 0.5 MPa the bore delivers 86.4 N on each stroke, since both strokes act on the rod side of the piston, with a speed range of 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. The trailing S shows this SKU is supplied with a magnet, so magnetic switches can be read from the slots around the body. 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 MDD16X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD16X50S |
|---|---|
| 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
Choose the bore for thrust: at 0.5 MPa this 16 mm double-rod model gives 86.4 N per stroke, while larger bores push harder - confirm the figures with us. Decide between MD, where rod rotation is allowed, and MK, whose plate-and-bushing design prevents it; both 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 top out at 50 mm - exactly where this SKU sits - and the short cover of the multi-mount body means an over-long stroke is best avoided; route side-load questions to us. Add the S suffix for a magnet and choose PT or G thread.
Applications
Fixture positioning on a CNC jig
The 50 mm stroke advances a locating pin into a drilled fixture to set the workpiece before machining. Six-way fixing lets the cylinder bolt against the jig face, and side-by-side mounting keeps two positioners in the space of one.
Gate actuator on a sorting conveyor
A diverting gate swings or slides across the belt at each sort point. The double-rod body lets the gate be driven and retracted from either side, and the magnet supports end-position sensing in the body slots.
Pick-and-place lift of small components
Mounted vertically under a pick head, the cylinder lifts a connector or sensor its 50 mm between tray and nest. The rod on both ends allows a gripper or pad to hang from the lower rod while the upper rod is anchored.
FAQ
Does the MDD16X50S include a magnet?
Yes. The trailing S in the model code means this SKU is built with a magnet in the piston, so a magnetic switch can be read from the slots around the body. Switches are ordered separately; confirm the compatible switch models from the datasheet.
Can I order this cylinder with a stroke longer than 50 mm?
No - 50 mm is the stroke-table maximum for the 16 mm bore, and this SKU already sits at that limit. The multi-mount body has a short cover, so stretching to an over-long stroke is best avoided; for side-load limits and exact body dimensions at this stroke, confirm from the datasheet.