Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X5
The AirTAC Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X5 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 MTD16X5
The MTD16X5 is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder - a compact square-body actuator that fixes from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom) so units can be mounted side by side on one pitch to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. This unit is the MTD variant: single acting, pull type. Air pulls the rod in and the spring returns it out when air is removed, so it suits spring-out, air-in duty. The very short 5 mm stroke on a bore 16 body makes it a good match for pin pull-in, release and confirm motions where only a few millimetres of travel are needed. It runs on filtered air (40 um) at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) at 50-500 mm/s with a bumper for cushioning. Theoretical pull force for bore 16 is in the datasheet; on any single-acting cylinder the push side gives more force than the pull side.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. It sits in the standard MD family - the MK family is the no-rotating version with an anti-rotation plate where rod rotation must be stopped. This SKU is shown without a magnet and with PT thread by default (G selectable). We confirm dimensions, weights and sizing details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTD Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTD16X5 |
|---|---|
| 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
Pick the bore for thrust: bore 16 delivers its rated single-acting pull force at 0.5 MPa per the datasheet, and note that the push side of a single-acting cylinder always exceeds the pull side, so pull-type units fit spring-out, air-in jobs best. Settle MD (rotation allowed) versus MK (no-rotating) before anything else. Acting choices are double, single push, single pull, double rod or adjustable stroke. Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so the 5 mm stroke here is a deliberately short option - remember the short covers mean an over-long stroke is never possible, and unusual lengths should be checked with us. The magnet is an option via the trailing S (absent here); port thread is PT by default with G available. Side-load ratings and exact dimensions are datasheet items - ask us to confirm.
Applications
Spring-out part-release finger on a small pick station
The spring holds the finger out to retain a small part at the pick point; air pulls it back just 5 mm to let the gripper take the part away. The tiny stroke keeps cycle time down and the square body mounts flat inside the tooling plate.
Door-latch pin retraction on a compact guard
Spring extended, the pin locks the light guard closed; air pulls it in only when the machine is safe to open. Six-way fixing lets the cylinder bolt through the guard frame edge, and the 5 mm stroke matches a shallow latch pocket.
Confirm-out sensing pin in a test rig
The spring pushes the pin out into a drilled hole to confirm correct part orientation; air pulls it clear for unload. Side-by-side mounting places several pins on one pitch, and switch slots accept sensors to verify the pin is seated.
FAQ
When should I choose the MTD16X5 single-acting pull type over other options?
Choose MTD when you want a spring-out, air-in action: the rod is normally extended by its spring and air pulls it back. It suits release, stopper and confirm-pin jobs. Compared with push type (MSD/MSK), remember the pull side always gives less force than the push side on single-acting cylinders - bore 16 figures are in the datasheet. If rod rotation must be prevented, pick the MK family instead; if you need longer travel than 20 mm, go double acting (MD/MK) or adjustable stroke (MDJ/MKJ).
How does the six-direction mounting actually save space?
The square body lets you fix the MTD16X5 from any of six faces - front, back, left, right, top or bottom - so it bolts directly onto machine plates, rails or guards without custom brackets, and several units can be mounted side by side on the same pitch. Magnetic-switch slots around the body keep sensors flush. Allowable side load and exact per-stroke dimensions are not listed here; confirm them from the datasheet and we will help check your layout.