Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X10
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X10 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (single acting, pull type), 16 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 60.5 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, pull type
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore16 mm
- Pull thrust @0.5 MPa60.5 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 145 psi)
- Port sizeM5x0.8
- CushionBumper
- MagnetWithout magnet
- 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 MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X10
The AirTAC MTD series multi-mount cylinder is a compact square-body actuator that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side so multiple cylinders occupy one narrow mounting plane. This MTD16X10 is a single-acting, pull-type cylinder with a 16 mm bore and a 10 mm stroke, giving a firmer short working move for tasks such as light clamping, part ejection or indexing in tight spaces. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), covers 50-500 mm/s, and cushions with a bumper rather than an air cushion.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the standard MD multi-mount family (the MK family is the no-rotating version with a plate that stops the rod turning). As the SKU shows, this model is supplied without a magnet; the S-suffix variant adds one. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body, guide precision is high, and no added lubricant is required. Dimensions and exact pull-side force figures are per stroke - we confirm them from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, pull type |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 16 mm |
| Pull thrust @0.5 MPa | 60.5 N |
| Port size | M5x0.8 (PT thread) |
| Magnet | Without magnet |
| 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
Bore sets the available force: the 16 mm bore is the step up from the 6-10 mm sizes when a short stroke needs a firmer single-acting pull-side move - confirm the exact figure from the datasheet, since the pull side is rated lower than the push side. Choose MD for standard multi-mount duty or MK if the rod must not rotate; this model is standard MD. Acting options are double acting, single-acting push, single-acting pull (this SKU), double rod, or adjustable stroke with a 10/20/30 mm added range. Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so 10 mm stays within the short-cover design - do not overspecify the stroke. The trailing S adds a magnet; this SKU does not carry it. Ports are M5x0.8 with PT threads as standard; a G-thread version is available.
Applications
Light press-fit station
The 16 mm bore gives a firm 10 mm push-plate move to press a small bushing or pin home in a compact bench fixture; the square body fixes from six directions to suit the tooling layout.
Part ejection from a nest
Mounted behind a machining or assembly nest, the cylinder kicks finished parts clear of the fixture in one short stroke; side-by-side mounting keeps multi-nest tooling compact.
Pick-and-place z-lift
Under a small vacuum or gripper head, the 10 mm stroke raises or lowers the part between pick and place stations; the six-way mounting lets the cylinder hang from the top face of a slim bracket.
FAQ
Why choose the 16 mm bore on an MTD16X10 over a smaller bore?
Bore determines the available force. The 16 mm bore is the step up from the 6 and 10 mm sizes when a short single-acting pull stroke needs a firmer move. The exact pull-side thrust at a given pressure comes from the datasheet - we provide it on request - and it is rated lower than the push side of the same bore.
How long a stroke can a single-acting MTD cylinder take?
Single-acting multi-mount cylinders run up to 20 mm of stroke, and the covers are deliberately short, so an over-long stroke is best avoided. At 10 mm this model sits comfortably in range. For exact dimensions at your stroke and any side-load limits, check the datasheet or ask us and we will confirm.