Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X40-10S
The AirTAC Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X40-10S 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 MKJ16X40-10S
The MKJ is AirTAC's adjustable-stroke, no-rotating multi-mount cylinder: a compact square body that can be fixed from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounted side by side to save space. This bore 16 unit is double acting with a 40 mm stroke plus a 10 mm adjustable range, cushioned by a bumper. At 0.5 MPa it develops about 100.5 N of theoretical push force - useful for light clamping, stopping and positioning in tight footprints.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK series prevents rod rotation with a fixed rod and no-rotating plate; choose the MD family instead when rotation is acceptable. The trailing S in this SKU means the magnet is fitted for switch detection, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X40-10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X40-10S |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore 16 gives 100.5 N theoretical push (86.4 N pull) at 0.5 MPa - move up or down a bore if that is the wrong thrust band. Pick MKJ over MDJ only when the rod must not rotate; the J suffix adds a 10 mm adjustable range on top of the 40 mm stroke, and bore 16 double-acting strokes run up to 50 mm. Keep strokes short - the compact covers are not intended for over-long strokes - and route side-load questions to us. The S suffix means magnet fitted; ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread, or choose G.
Applications
Pick-and-place transfer
Moves small housings between trays in a compact handling cell, keeping part orientation fixed because the rod cannot rotate.
Indexing stopper
Extends to stop a rotary indexing table at each station, holding position without twisting, and adjusts its stopping point over the 10 mm range.
Small-parts clamp
Clamps connectors or clips in a soldering fixture, bolted through the body from whatever of the six directions the fixture layout allows.
FAQ
What does the -10 in MKJ16X40-10S mean?
It is the adjustable range. The cylinder has a 40 mm main stroke plus a 10 mm adjustable stroke on top, so the effective stroke can be set within that extra travel. The trailing S also tells you this SKU includes the magnet.
Can I fix the cylinder from any direction?
Yes - the square body fixes from six directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. Units can also sit side by side to save space. Exact mounting-hole and body dimensions depend on the stroke, so confirm them from the datasheet.