Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X50-20
The AirTAC Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X50-20 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 MKJ16X50-20
The MKJ16X50-20 is a compact no-rotating multi-mount cylinder from AirTAC with a 16 mm bore, a 50 mm stroke and a 20 mm adjustable-stroke range. The square body fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots machined around the body. As a double-acting cylinder it runs at 30-500 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um, delivers a theoretical push force of 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa, operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and cushions with a bumper. High guide precision is built in with no added lubricant required.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the MK family, where a no-rotating plate, bushing and fixed rod stop the piston rod from turning - the MD family is the standard type where rotation is acceptable. This SKU is supplied without the magnet option; choose an S-suffix model if you need position-detection switching. Ports are M5x0.8 with PT thread. Exact dimensions and sizing details are confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X50-20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X50-20 |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore sets the force: at 0.5 MPa this 16 mm bore gives 100.5 N push (86.4 N pull) in double-acting use; step up to 20 or 25 mm if you need more. MK means the no-rotating plate prevents the rod from turning - pick MD if rotation is acceptable. This is a J-type adjustable model: a fixed 50 mm stroke plus a 20 mm adjustable range on top (10 and 30 mm ranges are also offered). Stroke on a 16 mm bore runs up to 50 mm, and the short covers reward keeping the stroke modest rather than over-long. The magnet is an S-suffix option (absent on this SKU); thread is PT as standard with G available. Side-load limits and exact dimensions come from the datasheet - ask us.
Applications
Jig locating pin
Extend a locating pin into a jig nest with the no-rotating rod keeping the pin orientation fixed, and the 20 mm adjustable range letting you dial in the locator depth.
Compact press fit
Apply light press or seating force to small components where 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is enough and the 6-direction fixing lets the body bolt straight into a tight frame.
Vertical lift-and-lower
Lift and lower small trays or fixtures over a short travel; the bumper cushions the end of stroke and the no-rotating plate keeps the load from spinning as it moves.
FAQ
How is MKJ16X50-20 different from the -10 version?
Both have a 16 mm bore and a fixed 50 mm stroke. The '-20' suffix gives a 20 mm adjustable range on top of the fixed stroke, compared with 10 mm on the -10 model; a 30 mm range is also available. All three remain in the MK no-rotating, double-acting family.
How much side load can this cylinder take, and what are its exact body dimensions?
Side-load limits and exact body dimensions are not listed here - they depend on the stroke and mounting direction, so please confirm them from the datasheet or ask us and we will pull the figures for you. What we can confirm is that the body fixes from 6 directions and mounts side by side to save space.