Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X50-30
The AirTAC Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X50-30 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 MKJ16X50-30
The MKJ16X50-30 is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder that fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side to save space in tight machine layouts. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, and the guide precision is high enough that no added lubricant is needed. With a 16mm bore and 50mm stroke plus a 30mm adjustable range, this double-acting no-rotating cylinder gives a theoretical push thrust of 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa, cushioned by bumpers at each end. The plate and fixed rod stop the rod from rotating, keeping the load aligned.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MK no-rotating family; the MD family is the standard multi-mount version where the rod may rotate. This SKU has no trailing S, so it is supplied without a magnet - switch sensing can be planned around the body slots as the datasheet describes. Dimensions and sizing are per stroke; we can confirm them from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X50-30 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MKJ Adjustable Cylinder MKJ16X50-30 |
|---|---|
| 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
Size the bore to the load: at 0.5 MPa the 16mm bore gives 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull in double-acting use. Choose MK when rotation must be prevented, MD when it is acceptable. MKJ is double acting with an adjustable stroke - this SKU carries a 30mm adjustment over the 50mm base stroke, the largest range for this bore. For bore 16 the base stroke tops out at 50mm, so keep to the short-cover range rather than over-long strokes; use the adjustable range instead. No trailing S means no magnet, and the thread is PT, with G available. Allowable side load is not published here - route it to us.
Applications
Indexing on dial tables
Bolt the body to the face of a rotary indexing table and advance the non-rotating rod to arrest or locate each station, with the 30mm adjustment covering pitch variation between stations.
AGV payload latch
Fix the cylinder from the bottom of an automated guided vehicle deck and extend the plate-ready rod to latch and release totes, with bumper-cushioned ends protecting the stroke.
Lab gate actuator
Mount side by side along a compact test rig to open and close small gates, where the no-rotating rod and high guide precision keep the gate square over repeated cycles.
FAQ
Why choose MKJ over a fixed-stroke cylinder here?
MKJ is the adjustable-stroke variant: the 30 in MKJ16X50-30 means a 30mm range added on top of the 50mm base stroke, so one cylinder can be set up for several stopping or clamping distances. Bore 16 tops out at a 50mm base stroke, so the adjustable range is the right way to span extra distance rather than an over-long stroke.
Can this cylinder be mounted in any orientation?
Yes - the multi-mount body fixes from 6 directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom, and cylinders mount side by side to save space. In this MK version the no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod also stop the rod turning, whatever the mounting face. Exact body dimensions per stroke and side-load limits come from the datasheet - ask us.