Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X50S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X50S 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 MKD16X50S
The MKD16X50S is a compact multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC's MK family: a square-bodied, double-rod unit that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side 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 50 mm stroke handles longer slides, gates and pusher moves. 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 trailing S means a magnet is built in, so position switches can be read from the slots around the body. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X50S |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore 16 gives 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa - enough for light slides, gates and part pushers in a compact envelope. MKD over an MD standard cylinder means the rod cannot rotate and you get a rod on both ends. At 50 mm this stroke sits at the maximum in the bore 16 table, and the short cover cautions against an over-long stroke, so confirm the length suits the mechanism. The trailing S means the piston carries a magnet for switch detection; drop the S if you do not need it. Port is M5x0.8 with PT thread (G is available on request) - route side-load and dimension questions to us.
Applications
Slide actuation
Use the 50 mm stroke to drive a small slide or gate across a machine face, with the no-rotating rod keeping the attached plate from twisting as it moves.
Parts pusher
Mounted to the side of a conveyor, the 50 mm rod pushes parts off the belt or into a chute, and the built-in magnet allows a switch to confirm the extended position.
Indexing feed
Step a small fixture or pallet forward by 50 mm per cycle; the fixed rod and no-rotating plate keep the tooling plate oriented cycle after cycle.
FAQ
What does the trailing S in MKD16X50S mean?
S means the piston carries a magnet, so reed or solid-state switches can be read from the slots around the square body. The magnet is optional on MD/MK cylinders - the same model without the S is supplied without a magnet.
Is a 50 mm stroke right for a 16 mm bore?
Bore 16 multi-mount cylinders are tabled up to 50 mm, so this stroke is at that limit. The short cover on compact bodies cautions against over-long strokes, so check the mechanism before ordering, and confirm exact dimensions and side-load figures from the datasheet.