Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK16X10S
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK16X10S is a genuine MK 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. As an MK unit a fixed rod stops the piston rod rotating.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, push type
- SeriesMK (no-rotating)
- 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 MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK16X10S
The AirTAC MSK16X10S is a compact square-body multi-mount cylinder that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save space. This single acting push-type version extends the 16 mm bore rod using air pressure and returns by spring, delivering a theoretical push force of about 70.4 N at 0.5 MPa over a 10 mm stroke. The fixed no-rotating plate and rod keep the rod end from turning, and the cushion is a bumper.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MK family, which prevents rod rotation; the MD family is the standard type where rotation is not controlled. The trailing S in the SKU means this model carries a magnet for switch detection. Air filtered to 40 um is the medium, with operating pressure 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and a temperature range of -20 to 70 C. Overall dimensions and sizing depend on the stroke - we confirm them from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK16X10S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK16X10S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, push type |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| 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
At bore 16, the MSK single acting push type gives about 70.4 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa; step up or down in bore (6 to 32 mm) if you need a different force. Choose MK over MD when the rod must not rotate at the workpiece; choose MD when rotation is acceptable. Acting type matters: MSK is single acting push (air extends, spring returns), MTK is single acting pull, MK is double acting, MKD is double rod and MKJ is adjustable stroke.
This SKU has a 10 mm stroke, within the single acting range of up to 20 mm; keep the stroke short because the cover limits the effective stroke. The trailing S adds the magnet; the same model without S has no magnet. Thread is PT by default, with G available as a suffix. Port size on bore 16 is M5x0.8. For side-load limits, confirm from the datasheet or ask us.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
A spring-return push clamp holds small components against a fixture during assembly. The 6-way fixing lets the body be bolted from whichever face the jig exposes, and the no-rotating rod keeps the pad flat on the part.
Fixture stopper on a jig
Mounted top-down or side-on, the 10 mm stroke extends a stop pin into position to locate parts on a drilling or welding jig. Side-by-side mounting allows several stoppers in a tight row.
Compact eject or present
In a small automation cell, the cylinder pushes a finished part out of a nest or presents it to the next station. The short 10 mm stroke and single acting push action suit quick, simple ejection jobs.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MSK16X10S mean, and how does MSK differ from MK?
The trailing S means this SKU includes a magnet, so magnetic switches can be seated in the slots around the body; without the S the cylinder has no magnet. MSK itself is the single acting push version of the MK family: air pressure extends the rod and a spring returns it. The MK prefix means it is a no-rotating multi-mount cylinder - a plate and fixed rod stop the piston rod turning - while MD is the standard family where rotation is not controlled.
Where can I mount this cylinder, and where do I find dimensions and side-load limits?
As a multi-mount cylinder, the MSK16X10S can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and multiple units can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. Overall dimensions are stroke-specific and side-load capacity is not published here, so confirm both from the datasheet or ask us for the sizing details.