Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X10S is a genuine MK 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. As an MK unit a fixed rod stops the piston rod rotating.
- TypeMulti-mount, double rod
- 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 MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X10S
The MKD16X10S is a genuine AirTAC double-rod multi-mount cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 10 mm stroke, built around a compact square body that fixes from 6 directions and mounts side by side with further cylinders to save space. Double acting with a rod on each end, it operates on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at speeds of 30-500 mm/s, with a bumper providing the cushioning. The trailing S in the model code shows this SKU carries a magnet, and the slots around the body take magnetic switches.
MK means no-rotating: an internal plate, bushing and fixed rod stop the rod from turning, so attached clamps or stoppers stay aligned. As a genuine AirTAC part it matches factory specifications, and we confirm dimensions, thrust and other bore-specific details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| 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
Match the bore to the thrust you need: a 16 mm MK bore gives roughly 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa with a standard rod, but the MKD double-rod version has the rod area deducted on both sides, so verify the exact figure from the datasheet. This SKU's magnet (the trailing S) lets you drive position-detecting magnetic switches from the body slots - pick the non-S MKD16X10 if you do not need sensing. MK vs MD is the other key choice: MK prevents rod rotation, MD allows it.
The 10 mm stroke is short and well within the 16 mm bore's 50 mm double-acting maximum; keep strokes modest on this compact body per the short-cover caution. The port is M5x0.8 with a PT thread as standard on this SKU (G thread versions exist), and side-load limits are confirmed through us rather than quoted here.
Applications
Test-fixture clamping in an R&D cell
The magnet in this SKU lets position switches confirm the clamp is fully extended and retracted, while the double rod holds a specimen centered between two pads.
Indexing table end stop
Bolt the body to the underside of a rotary indexing table from 6 possible directions and extend a non-rotating stopper into each station's locating hole.
Benchtop crimp press hold-down
The short 10 mm stroke presses a terminal through a compact crimp die, and the no-rotating plate keeps the ram head perfectly square to the base.
FAQ
Why does this model end in S and the MKD16X10 does not?
The trailing S shows the cylinder is supplied with a magnet in the piston, which works with the magnetic-switch slots around the body for position sensing. The same cylinder without the magnet is the MKD16X10. The magnet is an option on MD/MK cylinders, never a fixed standard.
Can I use a long stroke with this compact body?
The 16 mm bore family reaches up to 50 mm of double-acting stroke, but the short-cover caution means you should avoid stretching a compact multi-mount body to its limit on demanding jobs. Keep the stroke close to what the task needs and confirm allowable side-load and dimensions with us from the datasheet.