Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X5H
The AirTAC MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X5H 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 MK16X5H
The MK16X5H is listed as an AirTAC MK-family multi-mount cylinder: a compact square-body, double acting, no-rotating cylinder with a 16 mm bore. Like every MK cylinder it fixes from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore delivers about 100.5 N of theoretical push force, and the bumper cushions the piston at end of stroke.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The trailing H in the code is not a suffix we can decode under the standard MK rules, so the stroke and thread configuration for this SKU are treated as to be confirmed and we will verify the full decode from the datasheet on request. As with all MK cylinders, a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod stop the rod from turning, unlike the standard MD family. No magnet suffix appears in this code.
Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X5H Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MK Series Multi-position Locking Cylinder MK16X5H |
|---|---|
| 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
The 16 mm bore is the fixed part of this selection: 100.5 N push (86.4 N pull) at 0.5 MPa in double acting format, with operating pressure of 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). MK prevents rod rotation while standard MD allows it, and acting options across the family are double (MK), single push (MSK), single pull (MTK), double rod (MKD) and adjustable stroke (MKJ). The code reads as a 5 mm stroke with an H suffix, but H is not a stroke, magnet or thread marker in our standard decode, so please confirm the exact stroke and thread with us before ordering. Bore 16 double acting strokes run up to 50 mm, PT thread is the usual default with G as the alternative, and ports are M5x0.8 on this bore. Side-load limits and dimensions come from the datasheet.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
Hold small parts in a compact fixture with a rod that cannot twist. The 16 mm bore's 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa suits light clamping, and six-direction body fixing fits tight fixture layouts.
Gate or stopper actuator
Stop or gate parts along a conveyor where space between frames is scarce. Mounting the square body side by side with neighbouring units keeps the actuator footprint minimal.
Jig positioning
Position or eject workpieces in a machining or assembly jig. The no-rotating plate and fixed rod keep any attached pin aligned through every stroke, which alignment-sensitive jigs require.
FAQ
The code MK16X5H does not follow the usual pattern. What does the H mean?
Under the standard decode, MK16X5H reads as a double acting, no-rotating MK cylinder with a 16 mm bore, roughly a 5 mm stroke and no magnet, but the trailing H is not a stroke, magnet or thread marker we can confirm from our rules. We will verify the exact stroke and thread configuration for this SKU from the datasheet before you order.
Where can this cylinder be mounted, and what are its limits?
The square body fixes from six directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom, and cylinders mount side by side to save space, with switch slots around the body. The cover is short, so very long strokes should be avoided or checked with us first. Side-load capacity and exact dimensions come from the datasheet, which we can supply on request.