Airtac B01-MA Special Cylinder B01-MA16X20SU
The AirTAC Airtac B01-MA Special Cylinder B01-MA16X20SU is a genuine double acting standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø0mm bore and 20mm stroke, PT/G air ports and a stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome-plated rod for reliable, mildly corrosion-resistant service.
- BoreØ0 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizePT/G
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod thread
- CushionFixed anti-impact bumper pads
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About the Airtac B01-MA Special Cylinder B01-MA16X20SU
The MA16X20SU combines a 16 mm bore with a 20 mm stroke in AirTAC's riveted round-body mini series, closed by a flat-end U back cover that presents a clean fixed face for bracket work. It is double acting, so air both extends and retracts the 6 mm rod, and fixed anti-impact bumper pads soften each stroke end. Ports are M5x0.8 PT on a stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome plated carbon-steel piston rod. Output is 100.5 N on the push stroke at 0.5 MPa and 86.4 N on the return, scaling to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. Plan on about 60 N of genuine working effort, so the rod will lift roughly 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The stainless barrel and chrome rod shrug off damp and washdown spots where painted-steel minis corrode, and the magnet is built in as standard, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches drop on without special ordering.
Airtac B01-MA Special Cylinder B01-MA16X20SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MA Special Cylinder B01-MA16X20SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MA mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø0 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT/G |
| Rod thread |
| 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 anti-impact bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MA-series datasheet. Barrel: stainless-steel tube (round-body, riveted rolling-packed construction); piston rod: carbon steel with 20µm hard-chrome plating; covers: aluminium alloy. Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT. Every MA-series cylinder ships with a built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG position sensors.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø0mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 0 N | 0 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 0 N | 0 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 0 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac B01-MA Special Cylinder B01-MA16X20SU
| MA | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 0 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (standard on MA series). |
| CA / U / CM | Back-cover type: CA pivot, U flat-end, CM round-end. |
MA-family variants: MA / MAC (double acting ±cushion), MSA / MTA (single acting push / pull), MAD / MACD (double rod ±cushion), MAJ / MACJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion), MAR (cushioned with integrated F/U mount). Mounting accessories: FA flange, LB foot, SDB pivot; plus I and Y knuckles. Thread PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Where the Airtac B01-MA Special Cylinder B01-MA16X20SU Is Used
Part ejector on an SMT assembly bench
The 20 mm stroke clears a small connector from its nest, and 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is ample for light electronic housings, with M5x0.8 ports keeping tubing slim.
Cap hold-down on a small filler
With roughly 5 kg of vertical margin, the flat-end U cover bolts flat against a guarding plate to press caps home until the labeler cycle picks up.
Guard lift on a benchtop test rig
A CMSG or DMSG switch on the standard magnet confirms open and closed positions as the rod raises a lightweight fixture guard between test runs.
Is the Airtac B01-MA Special Cylinder B01-MA16X20SU the Right Cylinder?
At 16 mm this is the smallest bore in the MA line - 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa covers light clamps, chute diverters and small-part ejection. If the load needs more muscle, the next size up, a 20 mm bore, delivers 157.0 N under the same pressure. A plain MA will not park the rod where you leave it: once the valve centres or air drops, the piston drifts, so fit a pilot check valve or rod lock for any suspended load. The U flat-end back cover mounts flush against a machine face, while FA flange, LB foot or SDB pivot brackets can be added as the layout demands. The magnet comes fitted as standard for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG position sensing.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) is standard for sensors
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (FA/LB/SDB)
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 Bumper models: keep speed within the rated range.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac B01-MA Special Cylinder B01-MA16X20SU FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the push force is 100.5 N and the pull force is 86.4 N; at 0.7 MPa push reaches 140.7 N. Theoretical maximum output is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The cylinder is double acting, runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), cycles at 30-800 mm/s and uses an M6x1.0 male rod thread.
No. The stroke ends carry fixed anti-impact bumper pads that simply soften impact; the MA series has no adjustable air cushion. Where tunable end-position deceleration is required, the related MAC cylinders provide that feature and also add larger bores.
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