Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X5
The AirTAC Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X5 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 MTK16X5
The MTK16X5 is a compact multi-mount cylinder with a square body that fixes 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. This model is a 16 mm bore, 5 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, ideal for short, square retraction moves. 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 MTK16X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MTK Multi-position Locking Cylinder MTK16X5 |
|---|---|
| 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
MTK is the single-acting, pull-type member of the no-rotating MK family - select it when air should retract the load, while MD stays standard and MSD/MSK push instead. The 16 mm bore works at 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi); the theoretical thrust figure for this bore and acting side is on the datasheet - ask us to confirm it. The 5 mm stroke sits well inside the 20 mm single-acting limit for this bore; remember the covers are short, so never stretch to an over-long stroke, and route side-load questions to us. This SKU has no magnet code (without magnet) and a PT thread; G is available.
Applications
Small-part ejection
Fit into a tight assembly station as a short-stroke ejector: the 5 mm retract stroke clears a finished part from its nest while the non-turning rod keeps the contact face aimed true.
Micro gate latch
Use as a latch or pin on a compact gate or fixture where only a few millimetres of travel are needed, with the square body bolted through whichever of the six faces faces the mount.
Retracting clamp nose
Mount side by side along a jig to add short clamp-and-clear motions, saving the space a longer-stroke tie-rod cylinder would take and keeping the rod from rotating under load.
FAQ
Why choose the MTK pull type over a push type?
MTK is single acting and pull type: air retracts the rod, which suits jobs like releasing, ejecting or latching a short 5 mm move. The push types in this range are MSD and MSK, and the standard double-acting family is MD. MTK also belongs to the no-rotating MK family, so the fixed rod and plate stop the rod turning. Theoretical thrust for this bore and acting side is on the datasheet - ask us to confirm it.
Is a 5 mm stroke enough, and what limits it?
The 5 mm stroke suits short retract moves such as ejecting a part or opening a latch, and single-acting strokes in this 16 mm bore run up to 20 mm. Because the covers are short, avoid specifying an over-long stroke. Exact dimensions depend on stroke, and side-load limits are in the datasheet - we confirm both on request.