Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X10
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X10 is a genuine MK 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. As an MK unit a fixed rod stops the piston rod rotating.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, pull type
- SeriesMK (no-rotating)
- 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 MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X10
The AirTAC MK series is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a square body that can be fixed from six directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom), so units sit side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. This MTK16X10 is a no-rotating, single-acting pull-type cylinder with a 16 mm bore and 10 mm stroke, a step up in bore for short pull-in movements that need more force than a 10 mm unit while the rod stays oriented. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to 70 C, with a bumper cushion and a single-acting speed range of 50-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. As an MK-family cylinder it typically includes a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod that stop the piston rod turning; the standard MD family allows rotation instead. This SKU carries no position magnet (no S suffix) and a default PT thread; the port is M5x0.8 at this bore. Dimensions and sizing are per stroke, so we confirm them, and any other details, from the AirTAC datasheet on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, pull type |
| Series | MK (no-rotating) |
| 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
The 16 mm bore suits light pull movements that need more force than a 10 mm unit; the theoretical single-acting pull thrust for this model is not listed here, so confirm the figure from the datasheet before sizing. Choose MTK over MD when the rod must not rotate, and MD when rotation is acceptable. Acting options across the range include double (MK), single push (MSK), single pull (MTK), double rod (MKD) and adjustable stroke (MKJ). Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so a 10 mm stroke keeps the covers short; avoid over-long strokes on a compact body, and route any side-load question to us. This SKU is unmagnetized with a PT thread; add S for a magnet or G for a G thread.
Applications
Small-parts clamp
A pull-type clamp that secures small parts in a machining or assembly fixture, retracting under air pressure where the square body must fit into a narrow slot between stations.
Conveyor gate stopper
Retracts a gate or stopper blade at a conveyor divert station; the no-rotating rod keeps the blade square as it pulls in and out, cycle after cycle.
Indexing fixture release
Releases an indexing pallet or locating pin on a rotary fixture, with 6-direction body fixing so the cylinder bolts into the tight space beside the index table.
FAQ
How does the MTK16X10 differ from an MD multi-mount cylinder?
The MTK prefix decodes as an MK-family, single-acting, pull-type cylinder: air retracts the rod and the MK design adds a no-rotating plate, bushing and fixed rod so the rod cannot turn. An MD cylinder is the standard double-acting version and its rod is free to rotate. Operating pressure for this single-acting 16 mm bore unit is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
Where does the force figure and side-load rating come from?
Single-acting pull thrust at 16 mm bore is not quoted on this page, so confirm the theoretical figure from the AirTAC datasheet before sizing the job. Allowable side load and exact dimensions are likewise datasheet values; contact us and we will confirm them for the MTK16X10 at your stroke.