Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X20S
The AirTAC Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X20S 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 MSD16X20S
The MSD16X20S is a 16 mm bore, 20 mm stroke single acting push type multi-mount cylinder with a magnetic piston. Push type means air pressure extends the rod, giving a theoretical push force of 70.4 N at 0.5 MPa, with a bumper for cushioning. The compact square body fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. It runs on air filtered to 40 um, takes proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), operates at -20 to 70 C, and delivers speeds of 50-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the standard MD multi-mount series, not a no-rotating MK cylinder. The trailing S in the SKU means the piston carries a magnet, so magnetic switches can be seated in the body slots. Porting is M5x0.8 with PT thread. Dimensions and sizing checks for this stroke are confirmed from the AirTAC datasheet on request.
Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X20S |
|---|---|
| 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
Pick this SKU over the plain MSD16X20 when you need piston position detection, since the trailing S adds the magnet. The 16 mm bore gives about 70.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa. MSD push type suits jobs where air extends the rod and the return is handled internally. The 20 mm stroke is at the top of the single-acting range for this bore, so avoid assuming anything longer. Thread is PT, with G available.
Applications
Fixture clamping with sensing
Clamp parts in a machining or assembly fixture and detect the extended or retracted position via the magnetic piston and body switch slots.
Gate control on light conveyor lines
Operate a divert or stop gate on a small conveyor, mounting the cylinder from 6 directions in a tight frame and confirming gate position with switches.
Push-off indexing
Index or eject small components between stations, placing several magnet-equipped MSD cylinders side by side to keep the fixture compact.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MSD16X20S mean?
The trailing S means the cylinder is supplied with a magnet in the piston, so magnetic switches can be mounted in the slots around the body to detect rod position. The same model without the S is supplied without a magnet; the magnet is an option, not a standard feature.
How far can the MSD16X20S stroke?
This SKU is built with a 20 mm stroke, which is the top of the single-acting range for the 16 mm bore. Short covers limit longer strokes, so confirm any different stroke or the exact dimensions from the datasheet before ordering.