Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK16X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK16X15S 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 MSK16X15S
The AirTAC MSK16X15S 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 15 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 MSK16X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MSK16X15S |
|---|---|
| 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; bores from 6 to 32 mm cover other force levels. Choose MK over MD when the rod must not rotate at the workpiece; MD is the standard family where rotation is allowed. Acting type is your call: 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 15 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, so magnetic switches can be fitted in the slots around the body. Thread is PT by default, with G available as a suffix. Port size on bore 16 is M5x0.8. Confirm side-load limits from the datasheet or ask us.
Applications
Pick-and-place part seating
At the end of a compact pick-and-place head, the spring-return push stroke seats a small part into a nest. The magnet allows a switch to confirm the extended position before the head lifts away.
End-of-stroke part hold
The cylinder pushes a small component against a backstop and holds it while a screw is driven or a mark is applied. The no-rotating rod keeps the contact pad square, and 6-way fixing suits tight machine frames.
Side-by-side indexing stops
Along a small indexing dial or linear track, several MSK cylinders mount side by side as sequencing stops, each with a magnet for switch feedback on the extended stop position.
FAQ
How do I choose between MSK16X15S and the MD family for a push job?
MSK16X15S is the single acting push type of the no-rotating MK family: air extends the rod, a spring returns it, and a plate plus fixed rod prevent rotation - useful when the pad or pin must stay square to the part. If your job allows rod rotation and you want air on both strokes, use the MD double acting family instead; MD bore 16 gives a theoretical push of 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa versus the MSK single acting push figure of 70.4 N, and MD operating pressure starts at 0.15 MPa while single acting starts at 0.2 MPa (28-145 psi).
Where can I mount this cylinder, and is the magnet standard?
As a multi-mount cylinder, the MSK16X15S can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and multiple units mount side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. The magnet is not a factory standard across the range: it is present only when the model code carries the trailing S, as this SKU does. For stroke-specific dimensions and side-load capacity, confirm from the datasheet or ask us.