Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD16X5S

The MSD16X5S is a compact AirTAC multi-mount cylinder with a square body that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so units can be mounted side by side to save space on dense machines. As a single acting push type, air pressure extends the 16 mm bore rod over a short 5 mm stroke, giving a theoretical 70.4 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. That makes it a clean fit for short push, eject and clamp motions in tight footprints. Cushioning is a bumper, and magnetic-switch slots are machined around the body.

This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD family, the standard multi-mount series; the MK family is the no-rotating variant if your job needs the rod held against turning. The trailing S in the code confirms this unit is supplied with a built-in magnet. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) with 1.5 MPa proof pressure, a -20 to 70 C temperature range (0-150 C only with the optional high-temperature seal material) and a 50-500 mm/s speed range. Exact dimensions are stroke dependent - we confirm sizing from the datasheet on request.

Single acting push cylinders suit jobs where air drives the rod out in one direction. The 16 mm bore gives 70.4 N of push at 0.5 MPa; step up to 20 mm (110.0 N) or 25 mm (179.1 N) for more force, or down to 10 mm (15.8 N) for lighter work. Choose the MD series for standard duty or the MK series when the rod must not rotate. Single acting strokes run up to 20 mm, and this 5 mm stroke is for very short movements - the short covers mean you should stay within the catalogue stroke table rather than stretching a compact body. The trailing S adds the magnet, and the port thread is PT as standard (G available). Route side-load questions to us.