Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X5S 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 MKD16X5S
The MKD16X5S 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 5 mm stroke suits short, repeatable movements where a switch signal matters. 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, readable from the switch slots around the body. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKD Multi-position Clamping Cylinder MKD16X5S |
|---|---|
| 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 - choose it when a small clamp, gate or locator needs a light, repeatable push with position feedback. MKD over an MD standard cylinder means the rod cannot rotate and you get a rod on both ends. The 5 mm stroke is deliberately short, matching the short-cover guidance against over-long strokes on compact bodies. The trailing S means the piston carries a magnet for switch detection; the same model without the S omits it. Port is M5x0.8 with PT thread (G is available on request) - route side-load and dimension questions to us.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
Close a compact clamp or locator on a fixture with a 5 mm stroke, and use the built-in magnet with a switch to confirm the clamped position before the next cycle.
Stopper gate
Fix the cylinder to a conveyor frame and raise a stopper gate to halt small parts at a station; the magnet supports position detection and interlocking.
Jig locating
The double-rod body seats a workpiece against a jig stop, and units mount side by side so several locators share one compact fixture footprint.
FAQ
How much force does the 16 mm bore produce?
At 0.5 MPa the theoretical output is 100.5 N on the push side and 86.4 N on the pull side. The operating pressure range for this bore is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), with a speed range of 30-500 mm/s.
Can this cylinder take side load, and how big is it?
We do not publish a side-load figure here - please confirm allowable side load and the overall dimensions for your stroke from the datasheet, or ask us and we will pull the numbers for you. What is fixed is the mounting: the body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space.