Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SCM is a genuine double acting + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm stroke, M5×0.8 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SCM
Air pushing on both sides of the piston makes the MAC16X15SCM double acting, and adjustable needle screws give a variable air cushion at each end of its short 15 mm travel. Output from the 16 mm bore is modest but real: 100.5 N forward and 86.4 N back at 0.5 MPa, climbing to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. Halve the push figure for a 2:1 margin and you get a 5 kg vertical lift - handy for raising a small fixture or lid that weighs a few kilos.
Unlike painted minis that rust at the first sign of coolant mist, the riveted stainless barrel and 20 um hard-chrome rod here clean up with a hose. The CM round-end back cover gives a compact rounded mounting face without adapter blocks, and the factory-fitted magnet means an EMSG switch can be clipped on the day the cylinder arrives.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| 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 | 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 121 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SCM
| MAC | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SCM Is Used
Lab sampler stroke
A 15 mm jab at 100 N is enough to dip or push a small sampling arm into a beaker line; the stainless barrel tolerates rinse-down between runs.
Label press-off
Bottles leaving a labeller sometimes need a light tap to seat the label; the short stroke and cushioned landings avoid cracking thin-walled PET.
Clutch engagement
Small textile or packaging clutches take roughly 60 N of engagement force - about what this bore delivers at 0.5 MPa once a margin is kept.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SCM the Right Cylinder?
For a 15 mm throw this 16 mm bore is the lightest option in the range; if the load needs more than 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa, the bore 20 model nearly doubles output to 157.0 N without a much larger envelope. The CM round-end cover is the fixed-mount choice - combine it with an FA flange or LB foot when the frame demands it - while a rod-side I knuckle absorbs slight misalignment. Do not count on the cylinder to hold a load with the valve centred; air leaks past the piston and the rod creeps, so use a rod lock or check valve where position must persist.
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 MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SCM FAQ
Push is 100.5 N and pull 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa expect 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull, with 20.5 kgf as the theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa. Port size for bore 16 is M5x0.8 and the male rod thread is M6x1.0.
Yes - every cylinder in this series leaves the factory with a piston magnet fitted, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG reed switches mount directly on the barrel for position feedback without ordering a special piston or paying extra.
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