Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X15S 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
- 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 MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X15S
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 MTD16X15S 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 includes the magnet for switch sensing in the body's switch slots. Dimensions and sizing for your mounting are confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X15S |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Pick 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 - the short cover rewards keeping strokes short, and side-load limits are confirmed by us from the datasheet. This SKU carries the magnet (S) and the PT thread; G threads are available.
Applications
Spring-applied clamp on an assembly jig
The rod extends by spring to hold a small bracket in place while screws are driven, and air retracts it for part changeover - with switch sensing to confirm the clamped state.
Fail-safe stopper on a pick station
The normally-extended rod stops a small part at the pick position, air retracts it to release, and the magnet lets the controller verify rod position.
Index lock on a carousel feeder
The spring keeps the rod out to lock each carousel position, air pulls it back for indexing, and the magnet confirms the unlocked state before motion.
FAQ
Why choose this single-acting pull type over a push type?
The MTD extends by spring and retracts on air, so it suits jobs where the rod should be out by default (stoppers, locating pins, spring-applied clamps) and fail safe to extended on air loss. The MSD push type is the reverse: air extends and the spring retracts. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) for either.
Where do I find exact dimensions and side-load limits?
Those depend on the stroke and mounting direction, so they are not listed here - confirm them from the datasheet. What is fixed for this SKU: 16 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, PT port thread (M5x0.8 on this bore), magnet included, and a bumper cushion.