Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X15
The AirTAC Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X15 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
- 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 MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X15
The AirTAC MK16X15 is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 15 mm stroke. Its square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so it sits flush against a machine face and can be mounted side by side with other cylinders to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. This unit is double acting: air extends and returns the rod at 30-500 mm/s, delivering about 100.5 N of theoretical push thrust at 0.5 MPa, with a bumper cushion. It operates 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 keeps its orientation through every stroke. This SKU is built without a magnet, as ordered. We can confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X15 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Start with thrust: at 0.5 MPa this 16 mm bore pushes about 100.5 N and pulls about 86.4 N; move to 20 mm (157.1 N push) or 25 mm (245.4 N push) for heavier loads. Use MK when rod rotation must be prevented and MD when rotation is acceptable. Across the family, acting types include double (MK), single push (MSK), single pull (MTK), double rod (MKD) and adjustable stroke (MKJ).
The 15 mm stroke here sits inside the 16 mm bore table, which runs up to 50 mm - but favor the shortest workable stroke, since an over-long stroke on a compact body leaves less guide support at the cover. This SKU has no magnet; add S to the code for the magnet version if you need switch detection. Port is M5x0.8 with PT thread standard or G on request. For any side-load case, route it to us and we will confirm from the datasheet.
Applications
Oriented pick-and-place handling
In a compact pick-and-place head, the 15 mm stroke raises and lowers small parts while the no-rotating rod keeps the gripper from twisting, and the 6-direction body fits flush inside tight machine frames.
Light gate and part stopper
As a stopper on a light conveyor, the double acting unit extends a bar to halt parts at a work station; the no-rotating plate keeps the bar from drifting off square, and cylinders mount side by side along the line.
Index table positioning
On an indexing table, the short-stroke cylinder stops the table at each position; mounting from the top or bottom of the frame with 6-way fixing keeps the layout tight, and the bumper softens each stop.
FAQ
Why choose the MK16X15 over an MD standard cylinder at the same bore and stroke?
The MD16X15 and MK16X15 share the compact multi-mount body and 6-direction fixing, but the MK model is the no-rotating version: a fixed rod and plate stop the rod from turning, so tooling stays oriented. That is why it suits grippers, stoppers and indexing stops where rotation would misalign the load. Specifications like pressure and port are comparable - check the datasheet for exact figures.
Is a 15 mm stroke a good choice, and how far can this bore go?
The 16 mm bore table allows strokes up to 50 mm, so 15 mm is comfortably within range and close to the short end, which is where a compact body works best: an over-long stroke leaves less guide support at the cover. Stroke-dependent dimensions are on the datasheet, and allowable side load is not a figure we publish here - ask us and we will confirm both from the datasheet.