Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X30S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X30S 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 MKD16X30S
The MKD16X30S is a double-rod, no-rotating multi-mount cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 30 mm stroke. As a multi-mount body it fixes from 6 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. With a rod on both ends, each working face delivers an identical rod-side thrust of about 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, so the cylinder pushes with the same balanced force on both strokes. Cushioning is a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family prevents rod rotation with a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod, unlike the standard MD family where rotation is allowed. This SKU carries the trailing S, so it includes a position-detection magnet. Typical materials are aluminium-alloy body, covers and piston, a stainless or S45C rod, NBR seals and a TPU bumper; confirm exact materials, overall dimensions and sizing details from the datasheet, which we provide on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X30S |
|---|---|
| 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
The 16 mm bore suits light clamping, pressing and positioning jobs; at 0.5 MPa the rod-side stroke delivers about 86.4 N, with operating pressure of 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi). Choose MK over MD when the rod must not turn: MKD adds a second rod for two symmetric working faces. This is the double rod variant; MD/MK variants are double acting, MSD/MSK single push, MTD/MTK single pull, and MDJ/MKJ add a 10-30 mm adjustable range. Bore 16 strokes run up to 50 mm; the 30 mm stroke here fits well, and short covers mean an over-long stroke should be avoided. The trailing S gives a magnet; non-S SKUs are without magnet. Port is M5x0.8; thread is PT on this SKU, with G available on other SKUs. Confirm side-load limits from the datasheet.
Applications
Two-sided small-parts clamp
Clamp a small part between two opposing faces from one cylinder body. The double rod presses from both ends with equal force and, because the MK no-rotating plate stops the rods turning, the clamp pads stay square to the part on a compact jig.
Conveyor stopper gate
Mount the cylinder beneath or beside a conveyor to raise a stopper that halts products at a station. The no-rotating rod keeps the stopper plate facing squarely down the line, and the side-by-side mounting saves floor space in dense cells.
Jig indexing pin
Use the cylinder as a fixed indexing or locating pin in a rotary fixture: the rod extends through the jig, then retracts to release the part. Six-direction fixing lets the body mount through the tightest fixture wall, and the S magnet signals pin position.
FAQ
Why does the MKD16X30S show a rod-side thrust instead of the standard push figure?
MKD is a double rod cylinder, so both ends of the bore have a rod. Each working stroke therefore acts on the rod side, which at 0.5 MPa on the 16 mm bore delivers about 86.4 N of theoretical thrust per face, identical in both directions. The higher cap-end push figure only applies to single-rod MD/MK models.
Where do I find the installed dimensions and side-load limits?
Overall dimensions of a multi-mount cylinder depend on the bore and stroke and are published per model in the AirTAC datasheet, along with the fixed-rod details of the MK no-rotating design. Contact us and we will confirm the datasheet figures for the MKD16X30S before you size the mount.