Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X15
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X15 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 MTD16X15
The AirTAC MD/MK multi-mount series is a compact square-body cylinder that fixes from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) and mounts side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. The MTD16X15 is the single acting, pull type: air retracts the rod and a built-in spring extends it, giving a 15 mm stroke at 50-500 mm/s. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), takes 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, works from -20 to 70 C, and cushions with a bumper. At 0.5 MPa the single-acting push thrust of a 16 mm bore is 70.4 N; as a pull type working against its spring, the useful force is lower - confirm the exact pull figure from the datasheet.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. In this series the MD family is the standard multi-mount cylinder while the MK family adds a no-rotating plate; the MTD prefix is the standard MD body in the pull-type single-acting version, so rod rotation is not prevented. As the SKU shows, this model is the non-magnet version - choose the MTD16X15S if you need switch sensing. Dimensions and sizing for your layout are confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X15 |
|---|---|
| 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
Choose the 16 mm bore for the series' mid-range force: single-acting push thrust at 0.5 MPa is 70.4 N for this bore, and the pull-type return force is lower because the spring opposes the stroke. In the MD family the standard body allows rod rotation, while MK variants prevent it; acting choices are double (MD), single push (MSD), single pull (MTD, this model), double rod (MDD) and adjustable stroke (MDJ, which adds a 10/20/30 mm adjustable range). Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so the 15 mm stroke of this SKU fits the table - keep the stroke short on a compact body and route side-load questions to us. This SKU has no magnet and a PT thread; the S suffix and G threads are available.
Applications
Small-parts gate on a lane
The spring-extended rod acts as a gate across a parts lane and air retracts it to meter flow, so the line stays blocked if air pressure drops.
Nest ejector for light parts
Mounted behind a part nest, the rod extends by spring to nudge a finished small part off the nest, and air retracts it while the next part loads.
Index pin for a dial plate
The normally-extended rod locks a dial or index plate in position, and air retracts it for the next index move on an assembly machine.
FAQ
Does the MTD16X15 include a magnet for position switches?
No. The SKU has no trailing S, so it is supplied without the magnet. If you need switch sensing, order the MTD16X15S, which is the same 16 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, single-acting pull cylinder with the magnet included.
How does the six-direction mounting help on a dense machine panel?
The square body can be fixed from the front, back, left, right, top or bottom, and cylinders can sit side by side sharing mounting holes, which saves space on crowded plates. For exact dimensions and side-load limits at your stroke, confirm from the datasheet.