Airtac B01-MAC Series Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAC16X20SCA
The AirTAC Airtac B01-MAC Series Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAC16X20SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion 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. A variable air cushion at both ends lets you tune end-of-stroke deceleration on site.
- BoreØ0 mm
- Stroke20 mm
- Port sizePT/G
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod thread
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac B01-MAC Series Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAC16X20SCA
Double acting with a variable air cushion at both ends, the MAC16X20SCA pushes 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa and pulls back with 86.4 N through its 6 mm hard-chrome plated rod. The stainless round barrel is riveted to aluminium-alloy covers in a rolling-packed body, so it shrugs off mild corrosion and washdown in damp or outdoor spots far better than painted-steel minis.
For real work, plan on about 60 N of usable thrust at 0.5 MPa instead of the full 100.5 N rating, which corresponds to lifting roughly 5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The CA pivot back cover takes a clevis pin directly, and because the magnet is built in as standard, CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches clip on without any special-order piston.
Airtac B01-MAC Series Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAC16X20SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MAC Series Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAC16X20SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø0 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| 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 | Variable air cushion, both ends |
| 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-MAC Series Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAC16X20SCA
| MAC | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 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-MAC Series Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAC16X20SCA Is Used
Microswitch actuation on door interlocks
The 6 mm rod with M6x1.0 thread trips an interlock switch over 20 mm of travel; the standard magnet gives a second electrical position signal mid-stroke.
Ejecting small formed parts from a punch die
About 60 N of practical thrust is enough to kick light stampings clear, and the variable cushion stops the ejector slamming at end of stroke.
Sample vial indexing in a benchtop analyser
Washdown-tolerant stainless barrel and M5x0.8 ports suit compact lab frames where cleaning fluids and tight spaces rule out bulkier actuators.
Is the Airtac B01-MAC Series Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAC16X20SCA the Right Cylinder?
Sixteen millimetres is the smallest bore in the MAC family, so if 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa feels tight the next step is the 20 mm bore at 157.0 N push. There is no spring return: when air is lost or the valve centres, the piston drifts, so add a pilot check valve or rod lock wherever the load must stay put. The CA pivot eye plus optional FA flange, LB foot or SDB pivot bracket covers most fixture layouts, and the short 20 mm stroke suits quick clamp-and-release moves anywhere in the 30-800 mm/s band.
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 On first run, back off the cushion screws and release gradually.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac B01-MAC Series Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAC16X20SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N; at 0.7 MPa the figures are 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull, with a theoretical peak of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-800 mm/s, with a variable air cushion at both ends.
Included. Every MAC16X20SCA ships with the piston magnet fitted as standard, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches mount straight onto the stainless barrel with no special-order piston and no waiting on a custom build.
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