Airtac MID Series Double Rod Mini Cylinder MID16X15S
The AirTAC Airtac MID Series Double Rod Mini Cylinder MID16X15S is a genuine double acting, double rod round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mildly corrosive environments. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface makes it a compact drop-in for standard mini-cylinder fixtures.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MID Series Double Rod Mini Cylinder MID16X15S
Delivering 86.4 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa in both directions, the AirTAC MID16X15S is a stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder built for guided motion. Because a Ø6 mm piston rod exits both end covers, the extend and retract areas are identical, ensuring perfectly balanced force. This through-rod design also resists rotation and side loads, keeping light guiding tasks steady without needing an external guide.
The riveted stainless barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion and washdown environments. It conforms to the ISO 6432 mounting interface for easy bracket integration, and the -S suffix means a piston magnet is factory-installed for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position sensing. With a safe working load around 52 N, it can vertically lift about 4.4 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Air connects via a 1/8" port.
Airtac MID Series Double Rod Mini Cylinder MID16X15S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MID Series Double Rod Mini Cylinder MID16X15S |
|---|---|
| Series | MID ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed TPU bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MI/MIC (ISO 6432) datasheet. Barrel & rod: stainless steel (round-body, riveted construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 121 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 18 kgf |
Double-rod: a rod exits both covers, so output force is equal in both directions (rod-side area used).
Model Code: Airtac MID Series Double Rod Mini Cylinder MID16X15S
| MID | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MI-family variants: MI / MIC (double acting ±cushion), MSI / MTI (single acting push / pull), MID / MICD (double rod ±cushion), MIJ / MICJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / R / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Where the Airtac MID Series Double Rod Mini Cylinder MID16X15S Is Used
Symmetric Shuttle
Drives a lightweight parts shuttle back and forth with 86.4 N of equal force, using the twin rod to prevent carriage twisting during rapid transfers.
Back-Rod Switch Trip
Uses the rear protruding rod end to physically trigger a limit switch or flag, confirming the 15 mm stroke completion without cluttering the front workspace.
Guided Push Station
Pushes a small machining fixture with steady, rotation-resistant force, handling a safe working load of roughly 52 N without needing external guide rails.
Is the Airtac MID Series Double Rod Mini Cylinder MID16X15S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, step down to a MID12X15S if your load requires less than 59.4 N at 0.7 MPa, or move up to a MID20X15S (184.7 N at 0.7 MPa) if you need heavier push force. The double-rod layout is ideal when you need anti-rotation stability, want to trip a switch from the back rod end, or need to drive a second load simultaneously. For position feedback, the -S magnet pairs directly with CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors.
Mount this model using LB foot brackets, FA flanges, or TC trunnions; note that the SDB pivot block is not compatible with double-rod variants. Keep in mind that the fixed TPU bumper pads only soften the stroke end and do not function as a brake. If your application must hold a load during air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Do not dismantle the riveted front/back covers.
- check Use correct back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MID Series Double Rod Mini Cylinder MID16X15S FAQ
Because the double-rod design has a rod on each side, force is equal both ways. It provides 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, 120.9 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 17.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The through-rod resists rotation and allows the back end to drive a second load or trip a switch. The -S option includes a piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors, and the stainless build handles mild washdowns.
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