Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X5
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X5 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
- 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 MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X5
The MKD16X5 is a compact multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC's MK family: a square-bodied, double-rod unit that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side with other cylinders to save space. The 16 mm bore gives a theoretical 100.5 N push (86.4 N on the pull side) at 0.5 MPa, and the 5 mm stroke suits short, repeatable movements such as clamping or gating. Cushioning is a bumper, and the cylinder runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. As an MKD variant it is double acting with a rod on each end, and the MK no-rotating design - a plate, brass bushing and fixed rod - stops the piston rod from turning. The SKU shows no trailing S, so this cylinder is supplied without a magnet. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Bore 16 gives 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa - pick this bore when your clamp, gate or pusher needs a few tens of newtons in a tight envelope. Choosing MKD over an MD standard cylinder buys you two things: the rod cannot rotate (no-rotating plate and fixed rod), and you get a rod on both ends for push-pull duty from one body. The 5 mm stroke is short and precise; bore 16 strokes run up to 50 mm, and the short cover cautions against fitting an over-long stroke, so keep the length matched to the job. This SKU has no magnet; choose a model with a trailing S if you need switch detection. Port is M5x0.8 with PT thread (G is available on request) - route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
A 5 mm stroke is enough to close a small clamp or locator on a machining fixture, holding light parts in place while a drill or press cycles.
Gate stopper
Fixed from the top or bottom of a conveyor frame, the rod raises a stopper gate to halt small parts at a checkpoint, with the no-rotating rod keeping the gate square.
Jig positioning
The double-rod body lets you push from one end and pull from the other, seating a workpiece against a jig stop from a body that mounts side by side with neighbouring cylinders.
FAQ
What does the MKD16X5 model code mean?
MK is AirTAC's no-rotating multi-mount family, D means double rod (a rod on each end), 16 is the bore in mm, 5 is the stroke in mm, and the absence of a trailing S means no magnet is fitted. The thread is PT by default, with G available.
How can I mount this cylinder?
The square body can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can sit side by side to save space. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, and exact overall dimensions for your stroke are confirmed from the datasheet on request.