Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X10S is a genuine MK 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. As an MK unit a fixed rod stops the piston rod rotating.
- TypeMulti-mount, double acting
- SeriesMK (no-rotating)
- 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 MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X10S
The AirTAC MK16X10S is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 10 mm stroke. Its square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so it can be mounted side by side with other cylinders to save space, and magnetic-switch slots run around the body for high guide precision. This unit is double acting: air drives the rod out and returns it at 30-500 mm/s, with about 100.5 N of theoretical push thrust at 0.5 MPa and a bumper cushion. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and -20 to 70 C.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the MK family, the no-rotating version: a fixed rod and plate stop the piston rod from turning, so attached tooling stays oriented. This SKU is built with a magnet, as the S in the code shows, so position can be detected in the body slots. We can confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| 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: this 16 mm bore pushes about 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa (86.4 N pulling); 20 mm gives 157.1 N and 25 mm 245.4 N if you need more. Pick MK when the rod must not rotate; MD is the standard variant when rotation is fine. Acting types in the MK family span double (MK), single push (MSK), single pull (MTK), double rod (MKD) and adjustable stroke (MKJ).
The stroke here is 10 mm from a table that goes to 50 mm on this bore - keep strokes short, because an over-long stroke leaves less guide support at the cover on a compact body. The trailing S means this SKU includes the magnet; the non-S MK16X10 is the without-magnet option if detection is not needed. Port is M5x0.8, PT thread standard with G available. Send us any side-load condition and we will check it against the datasheet.
Applications
Positioned small-parts transfer
In a small-parts transfer station, the double acting 16 mm bore lifts and lowers parts over a 10 mm stroke while the no-rotating rod holds a gripper square; with the magnet fitted, switches in the body slots confirm end positions.
Stopper gate on a conveyor
Mounted along a conveyor frame as a stopper, the cylinder extends to halt small parts at a station; the no-rotating plate keeps the stopper bar aligned and the magnet gives a signal that the gate is fully extended.
Jig clamping and indexing
Used to clamp or position an indexing jig, the short-stroke unit locks the workpiece between steps; 6-direction fixing lets it bolt under or beside the fixture, and the bumper cushions each clamp cycle.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MK16X10S mean, and can I order it without a magnet?
The trailing S means this cylinder is built with a magnet, so a magnetic switch seated in the slots around the body can detect rod position. The magnet is optional on the MK family: order MK16X10 without the S if you do not need detection. Never assume a magnet on the non-S code - it is built without one.
How does the no-rotating design help in a real machine, and where do limits come from?
A fixed rod and no-rotating plate stop the piston rod from turning, so a gripper, stopper bar or jig tooling stays square to the work instead of spinning - useful wherever orientation matters after each stroke. The body still fixes from all 6 directions and mounts side by side to save space. Exact dimensions and allowable side load are not quoted here; confirm them from the datasheet with us.