Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10
The AirTAC Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10 is a genuine MK multi-mount cylinder (adjustable stroke), 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, adjustable stroke
- 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 MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10
The MKJ16X20-10 is an adjustable-stroke, no-rotating multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC. Its square body fixes from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side with neighbours to save panel space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. The 16 mm bore delivers a theoretical 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa and runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa of filtered air at 30-500 mm/s, while the cushioning is a bumper. With a 20 mm stroke plus a 10 mm adjustable range, it suits compact tasks where the end position needs fine tuning.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family differs from the standard MD by a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod that stop the piston rod from turning - ideal where a plate or fixture must stay square. As the SKU shows, this model is without a magnet; choose the S version if position sensing is needed. Typical materials include an aluminium-alloy body and stainless or S45C rod; confirm dimensions and sizing details from the datasheet, which we provide on request.
Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, adjustable stroke |
| 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
Choose the 16 mm bore when you need around 100.5 N push (86.4 N pull) at 0.5 MPa in a compact envelope. MK variants prevent rod rotation where MD allows it. This MKJ is double acting with an adjustable-stroke design: 20 mm base stroke plus a 10 mm adjustable range on top of it, while the bore's standard table runs up to 50 mm. The SKU has no magnet; add S if you need switch detection, and pick PT (this SKU) or G thread - ports on bore 16 are M5x0.8. Keep the stroke well inside the bore's short-cover limits; if your application applies side load, confirm limits with us before ordering.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
The fixed rod and no-rotating plate keep the push face square, so a small workpiece is clamped flat without the rod twisting - useful on dense fixtures where the 16 mm bodies stack side by side.
Jig position stopper
The 10 mm adjustable range lets you fine-tune the stop position on a machining jig, and the six-way body fixing means the cylinder can be bolted from whichever face the fixture allows.
Indexing plates
Because the rod cannot rotate, an indexing plate or part carrier stays in orientation between pushes - a fit for compact indexing stations built from side-by-side multi-mount bodies.
FAQ
What does the -10 at the end of MKJ16X20-10 mean, and how does it differ from MKJ16X20-20?
On MKJ adjustable-stroke models the number after the hyphen is the adjustable range in mm. MKJ16X20-10 gives a 20 mm stroke plus a 10 mm adjustable range; MKJ16X20-20 offers the same 20 mm stroke but a 20 mm adjustable range. Pick the range that covers the travel you need to fine-tune.
Can this cylinder take side loads or long strokes?
MK multi-mount bodies are compact with short covers, so keep strokes within the bore's table (bore 16 runs up to 50 mm) and avoid over-long strokes. Allowable side load is not quoted as a figure here - confirm side-load and dimensional details from the datasheet, which we can provide on request.