Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X20
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X20 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 MTD16X20
The MTD16X20 is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder, a compact square-body actuator that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so you can bolt units side by side on the same pitch and save panel space. Magnetic-switch slots run around the body for clean sensor fitment. This unit is the MTD variant: single acting, pull type. Applied air pulls the rod in against the spring, and the spring returns it out when air is removed - ideal where a fail-out motion is wanted. The bore 16 x 20 mm stroke suits short-reach pull-in jobs, it runs on filtered air (40 um) at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) at 50-500 mm/s, and cushioning is provided by a bumper. Theoretical pull force for bore 16 is listed in the datasheet; as with any single-acting cylinder, the push side gives more force than the pull side.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. It belongs to the standard MD family; the MK family is the no-rotating version with a fixed rod and anti-rotation plate if your application cannot tolerate rod rotation. This SKU is shown without a magnet and with PT thread by default (G is selectable). We confirm dimensions, weights and sizing details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X20 |
|---|---|
| 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 bore for thrust: bore 16 delivers its rated single-acting pull force at 0.5 MPa per the datasheet, and remember the push side of any single-acting cylinder is always higher than the pull side, so pull-type units are best for spring-out, air-in duty. Decide between MD (rotation of the rod allowed) and MK (no-rotating) before fixing the family. Acting type choices: double acting, single push (MSD/MSK), single pull (MTD/MTK), double rod (MDD/MKD) or adjustable stroke (MDJ/MKJ). Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so the 20 mm stroke here is the practical maximum for this variant - short covers mean an over-long stroke is not an option; check anything unusual with us. Magnet is optional via the trailing S in the code (absent here), and port thread is PT by default with G selectable. Side-load ratings and exact dimensions come from the datasheet - ask us to confirm.
Applications
Spring-out stopper on a small conveyor
Mounted top-down through the frame, the MTD16X20 sits normally out under its spring to stop small parts at a station, then air pulls the pin in for a moment to release the flow. Six-way fixing suits tight conveyor profiles, and side-by-side mounting places several stoppers on one pitch.
Fail-safe hold-down clamp on an assembly jig
The spring keeps the rod extended to hold a small bracket in place; air pulls the rod back only when the operator is ready to unload. The 20 mm stroke covers the lift over the part, and the compact square body tucks between jig rails.
Retracting indexing pin in a rotary fixture
Spring extends the pin into the indexing plate to lock position; air pulls it clear for rotation. Magnetic-switch slots let position switches sit flush around the body, and the short 20 mm stroke keeps the fixture footprint small.
FAQ
What does the MTD code on this cylinder mean, and how much stroke can I use?
MTD is the single-acting, pull-type member of the AirTAC MD multi-mount family: air pulls the rod in, and a spring returns it out. Single-acting variants are limited to strokes up to 20 mm, so the 20 mm stroke of the MTD16X20 is at that maximum. If you need a longer stroke, move to a double-acting MD or MK unit, or an MDJ/MKJ adjustable-stroke model. Exact body dimensions for each stroke are in the datasheet.
Where can I mount this cylinder, and what loads can it take sideways?
As a multi-mount cylinder it fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. Side-load capacity is not a published figure here; please confirm allowable side load and mounting dimensions from the datasheet, and we will help you verify the fit.