Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X20
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X20 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 MTK16X20
The MTK16X20 is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a square body that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so units can sit side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body. This model is a 16 mm bore, 20 mm stroke, single-acting pull-type cylinder from AirTAC's MK family: air retracts the rod, and a no-rotating plate with fixed rod stops the rod turning. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) at 50-500 mm/s, with a bumper cushion.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MK family is the no-rotating counterpart of the standard MD family, adding a no-rotating plate, brass bushing and fixed rod (typical construction; bore-specific detail is on the datasheet). This SKU has no magnet code, so the unit is without a magnet, and the thread is PT. Dimensions vary with stroke, so we confirm dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X20 |
|---|---|
| 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
Pick MTK when air must retract the load rather than extend it: MTK is the single-acting, pull-type member of the no-rotating MK family, while MD stays standard and MSD/MSK push instead. The 16 mm bore operates at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi); theoretical thrust for this bore and acting side is listed on the datasheet - ask us to confirm the figure. Single-acting strokes in this bore run up to 20 mm, and the covers are short, so avoid over-long strokes and route side-load questions to us. This SKU carries no magnet code (without magnet) and a PT thread; a G thread is available.
Applications
Square-faced part stopper
Act as a compact stopper on a small-parts conveyor: the fixed rod and no-rotating plate keep the stop face square through the 20 mm retract stroke, and the body fixes from six directions in tight framing.
Jig positioning pin
Drop the square body into a cramped fixture and the non-turning rod works as a positioning pin that retracts between cycles, with magnetic-switch slots nearby for position sensing on magnet-equipped models.
Side-by-side gate actuator
Mount several bodies side by side along a conveyor to drive short-stroke gates and diverters, saving the space a tie-rod cylinder bank would need.
FAQ
What does the code MTK16X20 mean?
MTK is the single-acting, pull-type version of AirTAC's no-rotating MK multi-mount family, 16 is the 16 mm bore, and 20 is the 20 mm stroke. There is no S suffix, so this unit is without a magnet, and no G suffix, so the thread is PT on an M5x0.8 port.
Where do I find the exact thrust, side-load and dimensions?
Thrust for this bore and acting side, allowable side-load and the stroke-dependent dimensions are all in the datasheet rather than on this page. Ask us and we will confirm the figures; meanwhile note the single-acting stroke limit in this bore is 20 mm and the covers are short, so avoid over-long strokes.