Airtac RMH Magnetic Coupling Rodless Cylinder RMH16X500S
Genuine AirTAC magnetic rodless cylinder, order code RMH16X500S from the RMH range. The options this code selects are decoded below; series data follow the official AirTAC catalog.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port threadM5×0.8
- ActionDouble acting, magnetic coupling
- GuideBuilt-in guide rail
- Ø10holding force 55 N · strokes to 300 mm
- 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 RMH Magnetic Coupling Rodless Cylinder RMH16X500S
The RMH16X500S reaches the 500 mm ceiling of the 16 mm RMH bore, the longest travel this size offers. Its slide rides on the built-in guide rail while a magnetic couple transfers piston force through the sealed tube wall, giving rodless motion in a body far more compact than an equivalent rod cylinder of the same stroke.
Because 500 mm is the longest lever in this bore, load derating matters most here: the coupling holds 140 N and the load table's 3 kg and 5 kg ratings apply to a 300 mm stroke, falling beyond that, so confirm the payload against the extended-stroke figures in the datasheet. Ports are M5x0.8 on one side, pressure is 0.2-0.7 MPa with 1.2 MPa (175 psi) proof, speed runs 50-400 mm/s, and the 251-800 mm tolerance band makes the stroke +1.5 / 0 mm.
Airtac RMH Magnetic Coupling Rodless Cylinder RMH16X500S Technical Specifications
| Order code | RMH16X500S |
|---|---|
| Product | Magnetic Rodless Cylinder |
| Bore | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 500 mm |
| Port thread | M5×0.8 |
| Action | Double acting, magnetic coupling |
|---|---|
| Guide | Built-in guide rail |
| Ø10 | holding force 55 N · strokes to 300 mm |
| Ø16 | holding force 140 N · strokes to 500 mm |
| Ø20 | holding force 220 N · strokes to 800 mm |
| Ø25 | holding force 345 N · strokes to 800 mm |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40 µm element) |
| Operating pressure | 0.2-0.7 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.2 MPa (175 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed | 50-400 mm/s |
| Stroke tolerance | +1.0 / 0 mm (≤250), +1.5 / 0 mm (251-800) |
| Cushion | Fixed, adjusting screws |
| Sensors | CMSH, DMSH, EMSH |
| Port | M5×0.8 (Ø10, 16), PT1/8 (Ø20, 25) |
Source: AirTAC Products Catalog 2026A (PDF01-P0612..P0613), RMH series specifications, load tables, strokes and ordering code.
How to choose
No other 16 mm order code travels further than RMH16X500S; RMH16X450S and RMH16X400S shave 50 and 100 mm off the length. If the move must exceed 500 mm you change bore: RMH20 and RMH25 reach 800 mm with PT1/8 ports and 220 N or 345 N couplings. Within 16 mm, pick this code only when the full 500 mm envelope is genuinely needed and the derated load still clears your payload.
Applications
Long-reach transfer
Moves a part or gripper across a 500 mm span on an assembly station, the maximum reach available in the 16 mm bore.
Vertical lift column
Raises and lowers a light load in a lift station, using the guide rail to resist rotation over the tall 500 mm travel.
Multi-bin dispensing head
Indexes a dispensing head across bins spaced along a 500 mm track, with EMSH or CMSH switches reading position from the built-in magnet.
FAQ
What are the key figures of the RMH16X500S?
16 mm bore, 500 mm stroke (the maximum for this bore, tolerance +1.5 / 0 mm), magnetic holding force 140 N, double acting with built-in guide rail and magnet, M5x0.8 ports, 0.2-0.7 MPa operating pressure, 1.2 MPa (175 psi) proof pressure, 50-400 mm/s speed, -20 to +70 C.
Why does load capacity need extra care at 500 mm?
The load table gives 3 kg or 5 kg up to a 300 mm stroke and the allowed load falls on longer strokes, so at 500 mm the derating is at its strongest for this bore. Keep the applied force below the 140 N coupling limit, and if end-of-stroke impact is harsh, order the separately available hydraulic shock absorbers to replace the fixed cushions.