Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SU 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 MAC16X15SU
About 60 N of practical push - that is what you can realistically take from the MAC16X15SU at 0.5 MPa, whose raw rating is 100.5 N extend and 86.4 N retract. The 15 mm stroke makes it a natural fit for clamping, pinning or nudging jobs inside tight machine frames. Air drives the piston both ways, and needle-adjustable cushions at each end absorb the last millimetre of momentum so the covers stay intact even near the 800 mm/s speed ceiling.
The U flat-end back cover presents a clean flat face for direct bolting, and LB foot or FA flange brackets can be added if the mounting surface is awkward. A stainless barrel rolled onto aluminium covers resists the coolant and cutting-fluid splash that eats painted minis, while the built-in magnet pairs with CMSG switches for simple end-of-stroke detection.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SU |
|---|---|
| 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 MAC16X15SU
| 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 MAC16X15SU Is Used
Fixture clamp
Small drilling jigs need a hold-down of roughly 60 N or more; this cylinder clamps thin aluminium brackets without deforming them.
Tray stop on a transport rail
A 15 mm pop-up stop halts plastic trays one lane at a time; the cushioned landing keeps the stop itself from rattling loose.
Spray-head lift
Lift a wash nozzle 15 mm into the spray path; with the magnet fitted, a CMSG switch confirms the head is up before the pump starts.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X15SU the Right Cylinder?
At bore 16 this is the entry point of the range, so size upward if you need muscle: bore 20 lifts output to 157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa and bore 25 reaches 245.3 N, both in the same riveted round-body style. The U flat-end cover is a fixed-mount arrangement - add an FA flange or LB foot plate where the frame calls for it. Fifteen millimetres of stroke keeps rod overhang trivial, so side-load bending is not a concern here, but keep external lateral force off the rod regardless. If the load must stay clamped when air is removed, this cylinder will not hold it on its own; specify a pilot-operated check valve or a rod-lock solution instead.
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 MAC16X15SU FAQ
At 0.5 MPa: 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull. At 0.7 MPa: 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull. Theoretical peak at 1.0 MPa is 20.5 kgf. Bore 16 uses an M5x0.8 port with an M6x1.0 male rod thread.
Cycle speed is adjustable from 30 to 800 mm/s. On commissioning, open both cushion needle screws fully, apply pressure, then close them just enough to stop rebound. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with air filtered to 40 um.
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