Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X160SCM
The AirTAC Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X160SCM is a genuine double acting standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø0mm bore and 160mm stroke, PT/G air ports and a stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome-plated rod for reliable, mildly corrosion-resistant service.
- BoreØ0 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizePT/G
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod thread
- CushionFixed anti-impact bumper pads
About the Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X160SCM
A 16 mm bore double acting mini cylinder with a 160 mm stroke, the MA16X160SCM delivers 100.5 N pushing and 86.4 N pulling at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical ceiling of 20.5 kgf. Its CM round-end back cover is riveted onto the stainless-steel barrel, producing a smooth cylindrical body that slips into tight clamping fixtures without protruding tie hardware. Air supply spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and the 6 mm hard-chrome plated rod threads M6x1.0. Work the sizing on about 60 N of real push at 0.5 MPa rather than the full 100.5 N rating - read that as roughly 10 kg of vertical lift, or about 5 kg once you keep a 2:1 margin. Note that the fixed anti-impact bumper pad only decelerates the stroke end; if air pressure drops the piston simply drifts, so a rod lock or pilot check valve is the answer for held loads. The magnet is built in as standard, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches drop straight onto the barrel with no special-order piston.
Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X160SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X160SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MA mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø0 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X160SCM
| MA | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 0 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X160SCM Is Used
Vial tray indexing on a lab filler
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa nudges trays of 10 ml vials along an indexing fixture, while the 160 mm stroke clears one full tray pitch per cycle and the stainless barrel wipes down after spillage.
Carton flap tuck on a small box line
Pulling with 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, the cylinder folds the final flap on soap or cosmetic cartons; the built-in magnet signals home position to a CMSG switch so the glue head only fires when the rod is retracted.
Stopper pin on a PCB routing bench
A 60 N working push is ample to seat a locating pin against routed circuit boards, and the fixed bumper pad keeps the pin from slamming at the end of each 160 mm approach.
Is the Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X160SCM the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 16 mm bore where 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa covers the work; step up to a 20 mm bore MA if the cycle needs 157 N at the same pressure. For purely spring-forward or spring-back duties, the single-acting MSA variant of this family saves air, while the MAC version adds adjustable cushioning and 50/63 mm bores when larger forces appear later. A 160 mm travel on a 6 mm rod tolerates very little side load, so guide the payload externally with a linear slide or bushing rather than cantilevering it off the rod. The CM round-end cover pairs with FA flange, LB foot or SDB pivot brackets, and I or Y rod knuckles take care of pivoting linkages. Matching fittings must suit the M5x0.8 port thread.
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 B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X160SCM FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures become 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull. The theoretical maximum for the 16 mm bore is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Stroke is 160 mm, the port is M5x0.8, the rod is 6 mm with M6x1.0 male thread, and speed runs 30-800 mm/s.
The CM round-end back cover keeps the outside of the cylinder fully cylindrical, so the body can rotate in a clamped saddle or pass through a close-fitting bore without snagging. Together with the stainless-steel barrel and hard-chrome plated rod, it shrugs off the washdown and humidity that swell painted-steel minis, and the standard magnet lets CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches clip on whenever position feedback is needed.
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