Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X225SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X225SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 225mm 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
- Stroke225 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 MAC16X225SCA
Stretching a 16 mm bore to a 225 mm stroke, the MAC16X225SCA holds 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa across the full travel and 86.4 N on return, still comfortably inside the 500 mm standard-stroke ceiling of this bore. Variable air cushions at each end ease the rod into its covers, so longer, faster strokes need not end in a bang.
The long, slender 6 mm rod is sensitive to side loads, so guide the part externally rather than leaning on the rod itself. In practice, budget about 60 N of working force at 0.5 MPa, which translates to a vertical lift near 5 kg once a 2:1 margin is kept. CA pivot eyes at the back cover swing on a clevis pin, and the built-in standard magnet pairs with CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for mid-travel signalling.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X225SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X225SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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 MAC16X225SCA
| MAC | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×225 | 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 MAC16X225SCA Is Used
Pushing vials off a takeaway conveyor
A 225 mm reach clears the full lane width in one stroke; about 60 N of practical force moves empty vials, and end cushions stop the pusher snapping back.
Advancing a probe into a test column
Long smooth travel with dual cushioning eases the probe down the column, while the built-in magnet and an EMSG switch confirm the full-depth position.
Ejecting reject blister packs into a chute
The CA pivot eye on a clevis link gives a forgiving swing into the chute mouth, and the stainless barrel survives the cleaning regime of a pharma packing line.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X225SCA the Right Cylinder?
Over a 225 mm stroke even a small side force bends the 6 mm rod, so add an external guide, bushing or rail for any laterally loaded job. If 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa is marginal for the payload, the 20 mm bore at 157.0 N is the next size up. Remember the cylinder does not retain position when air drops or the valve centres, so pair it with a rod lock or pilot check valve where the carriage must park. The CA pivot suits swing-link motions; FA flange, LB foot and SDB pivot brackets handle fixed frames.
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 MAC16X225SCA FAQ
The full 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N and 120.9 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Supply is air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-800 mm/s, cushioned variably at both ends.
Alignment. Over 225 mm of travel, slight misalignment compounds into side load that can bend the 6 mm rod, so use the CA pivot on a clevis for swing motion or an FA flange / LB foot with an external guide for linear jobs. Ports are M5x0.8 and the rod thread is M6x1.0.
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