Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10S
The AirTAC Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10S 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
- 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 MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10S
The MKJ16X20-10S is an adjustable-stroke, no-rotating multi-mount cylinder built for dense compact layouts. The square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots machined around it and high guide precision. Its 16 mm double-acting bore gives a theoretical 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, operates on 0.15-1.0 MPa filtered air at 30-500 mm/s and cushions with a bumper. The 20 mm stroke plus 10 mm adjustable range supports fine end-position setting.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. Unlike the standard MD family, the MK design uses a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod so the rod never turns - the trailing S in this SKU means a magnet is fitted for switch detection. Typical construction is an aluminium-alloy body with stainless or S45C rod and NBR seals; confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X20-10S |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Select the 16 mm bore for roughly 100.5 N push (86.4 N pull) at 0.5 MPa. MKJ is the no-rotating, double-acting, adjustable-stroke choice: 20 mm stroke with a 10 mm adjustable range, within a bore-16 table that goes up to 50 mm. The trailing S means the magnet is fitted, enabling position sensing in the body's switch slots - choose the non-S version if you do not need it. Ports on bore 16 are M5x0.8 with PT thread on this SKU or G as an option. Avoid strokes that overrun the short cover design, and check any side-load requirement with us.
Applications
Pick-and-place plate lift
With the magnet fitted, end positions can be sensed, and the fixed rod keeps a pick plate from rotating - useful in compact transfer nests where bodies are fixed from top or side faces.
Stopper gate on small conveyors
Mounted to a conveyor side frame, the no-rotating rod raises and lowers a stop blade squarely; the six-way fixing suits top, side or bottom mounting in tight conveyor sections.
Fixture locating pin
The 10 mm adjustable range sets exact locating-pin height on an assembly fixture, while side-by-side multi-mount bodies keep the fixture footprint small.
FAQ
Why choose MKJ over the standard MD adjustable-stroke cylinder?
MKJ adds a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod that prevent the piston rod from turning, which matters when a plate, blade or fixture must stay in orientation. The standard MDJ allows rod rotation. Both are double acting with the same 10/20/30 mm adjustable-range options.
What does the S in MKJ16X20-10S indicate?
The trailing S means a magnet is fitted so magnetic switches can be detected in the slots around the body. The same model without the S (MKJ16X20-10) has no magnet. Mount the body from any of six directions and confirm switch and dimension details from the datasheet.