Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X15S is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (single acting, push type), 16 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 70.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, push type
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore16 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa70.4 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 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 MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X15S
The AirTAC MSD16X15S is a single-acting push-type multi-mount cylinder in the MD family: a compact square-body air cylinder fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - that mounts side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. The 16 mm bore gives a theoretical push force of about 70.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and the 15 mm stroke suits short clamp, push and eject motions. Cushioning is a bumper; air should be filtered to 40 um.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. MSD means single acting, push type - not the double-acting MD or the no-rotating MK family - and the trailing S shows this SKU carries the magnet, so switches in the body slots can confirm position. It operates on 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) at -20 to 70 C, with M5x0.8 PT ports; a G-thread option exists. We confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X15S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, push type |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 16 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 70.4 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Magnet | With magnet (S) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 145 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa (215 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Speed range | 50 - 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
Choose the bore by thrust: this 16 mm bore gives about 70.4 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa. Then decide MD versus MK - rotation allowed versus prevented - noting this MSD is the push-type single-acting MD. Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so 15 mm is in range, but the compact cover cautions against an over-long stroke. Add the trailing S for the magnet (fitted on this SKU) and select PT (default, as here) or G thread. Send side-load or sizing questions to us.
Applications
Clamp with position check
Fix the body through a fixture's top face to clamp small parts with about 70.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and use the magnet with a switch in the body slot to verify the clamp is fully engaged before the cycle starts.
Part transfer push
Mount units side by side along an assembly line to drive short 15 mm pushes that slide parts between nests, with the magnet confirming each push position at high guide precision.
Stopper on a small conveyor
Bolt the compact body to a conveyor bracket and extend the push stroke to raise a stopper blade that holds small workpieces for a labeling or marking station.
FAQ
How is MSD16X15S different from MSD16X15?
Only the trailing S: this model includes the magnet, so a magnetic switch seated in the slots around the body can detect rod position - useful for confirming full extension on clamp or stopper duties. Both are single-acting push-type MD multi-mount cylinders, 16 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, PT thread, 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), with about 70.4 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa.
Is the 15 mm stroke the right choice for this cylinder?
Yes - single-acting strokes in this series run up to 20 mm, so 15 mm fits the table. Still keep the stroke as short as the job allows: the compact cover design cautions against over-long strokes. For exact dimensions at your stroke and for any side-load allowance, confirm from the datasheet or ask us.