Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X45S
The AirTAC Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X45S 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 MK16X45S
The MK16X45S is an AirTAC MK-series multi-mount cylinder, a compact square-body pneumatic cylinder that can be fixed from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounted side by side to save space. With a 16 mm bore and 45 mm stroke in a double acting configuration, air drives the rod out and retracts it. At 0.5 MPa the bore delivers a theoretical push force of 100.5 N for light clamping, gating and positioning work. Cushioning is by a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family adds a no-rotating plate, bushing and fixed rod so the piston rod is prevented from turning, unlike the standard MD family; choose MK when a fixture or plate must stay square. The trailing S in the code means this SKU includes a magnet for switch position sensing. We confirm dimensions and sizing details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X45S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X45S |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore sets the force: a 16 mm bore gives about 100.5 N theoretical push (86.4 N pull) at 0.5 MPa. Choose MK when rod rotation must be prevented, MD when it is allowed. Acting type: MK is double acting here; single push (MSK), single pull (MTK), double rod (MKD) and adjustable-stroke (MKJ) exist. Stroke 45 mm is within the bore 16 table limit of 50 mm; the short cover means avoid stretching to over-long strokes. The S in this code specifies the magnet; drop the S if you do not need switch sensing. Thread is PT by default or G with a trailing G.
Applications
Pick-and-place with position check
Mount the body under a small gantry and use the magnet plus a switch to confirm the rod is fully down before the vacuum cup releases the part. The no-rotating rod keeps the end tool oriented.
Stopper gate on assembly lines
Fix the body from the top of the frame and extend the rod to hold parts at a workstation. Side-by-side mounting lets several stoppers share one compact manifold of space.
Jig positioning in welding fixtures
Locate and position small brackets in a jig with about 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. The square body fixes from any of 6 directions, so it fits crowded fixture plates.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MK16X45S mean?
The trailing S means this cylinder is built with a magnet in the piston, so magnetic switches can sense rod position on the body's switch slots. The same cylinder without the S (MK16X45) has no magnet. Magnet is an option, not a default, on this series.
Does the no-rotating design change how I mount the cylinder?
No. Like all MK multi-mount cylinders, the square body fixes from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom, and units mount side by side. The no-rotating plate, bushing and fixed rod simply stop the rod from turning, which helps where an attached plate must stay square. Side-load limits and dimensions per stroke come from the datasheet.