Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X5-10S
The AirTAC Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X5-10S 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 MKJ16X5-10S
The MKJ16X5-10S is an AirTAC MKJ multi-mount cylinder, a compact square-body air cylinder that can be fixed from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounted side by side to save space. It is the no-rotating version: a fixed rod and plate stop the piston rod from turning. The 16 mm bore in double-acting trim delivers a theoretical push force of 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa on the short 5 mm stroke, with a 10 mm adjustable range and a bumper for cushioning.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. MK multi-mount cylinders prevent rod rotation, unlike the standard MD family, which is the right choice where the rod or an attached plate must stay square. The trailing S shows this SKU includes a magnet for switch detection; the magnet is optional on MD/MK cylinders, not a standard feature of every model. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X5-10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X5-10S |
|---|---|
| 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
The 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa (86.4 N pull side); step up a bore if you need more thrust. Pick MK to prevent rod rotation or MD to allow it; MSD/MSK and MTD/MTK cover single-acting push and pull. This unit is double acting with a 5 mm stroke plus a 10 mm adjustable range, comfortably within the bore 16 double-acting table of up to 50 mm; the short cover cautions against over-long strokes. The trailing S adds a magnet for switch detection; order without S if you do not need it. Thread is PT, with G available. Route side-load questions to us.
Applications
Magnetic-switch clamping
The non-rotating rod keeps the clamp pad square on small parts while the built-in magnet signals clamp confirmation to the PLC in tight fixture space.
Jig locater with position signal
Fixed from any of 6 body faces on an assembly jig, this short-stroke cylinder pinpoints workpiece location and reports end position via the magnet.
Indexing gate stop
As a stopper on an indexing conveyor or dial, the fixed rod stops the plate twisting, and the magnet confirms the stop is engaged cycle after cycle.
FAQ
What is the difference between MKJ16X5-10S and MKJ16X5-10?
Only the magnet. The trailing S on MKJ16X5-10S means the cylinder includes a magnet for magnetic-switch detection; MKJ16X5-10 without S is supplied without one. Everything else, including the 16 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, 10 mm adjustable range, no-rotating MK design and PT thread, is identical.
Where can I find dimensions and side-load limits for this cylinder?
Overall dimensions vary with stroke and bore, and allowable side-load is not a published figure on our listing, so both should be confirmed from the AirTAC datasheet for the MKJ16X5-10S. Contact us and we will confirm the sizing from the datasheet. What we can state: the body fixes from 6 directions, mounts side by side to save space, and cushions with a bumper.