Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X30SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X30SU is a genuine double acting + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 MAC16X30SU
At just 30 mm of stroke, the MAC16X30SU works as a short pusher or clamp in a slim 16 mm bore. Double acting with a variable air cushion both ends, it delivers 100.5 N of push and 86.4 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N and 120.9 N at 0.7 MPa (20.5 kgf theoretical max). Halve the push figure for a 2:1 margin and it lifts about 5 kg vertically.
A high-precision stainless-steel barrel carries a hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod, so mild corrosion and washdown are non-events compared with painted minis. The U flat-end back cover gives a clean fixed mount with no pivot to snag on guards. The magnet ships built in as standard, so CMSG / DMSG / EMSG position switches mount without a special-order piston.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X30SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X30SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 MAC16X30SU
| MAC | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 MAC16X30SU Is Used
Carton tab pusher
Kicking a folded carton tab or flap over on a small packaging bench; 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa clears light card stock in a 30 mm move.
Sorter divert finger
The flat-end mount lets the cylinder bolt flush to a sorter frame to divert lightweight parts off a chute during batch counts.
Pallet pin drop
Dropping a locating pin into a fixture nest; the U flat end seats squarely against the plate with no pivot swinging the pin off-line.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X30SU the Right Cylinder?
Step from this 16 mm bore (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) to the 20 mm bore (157.0 N) when force runs short; nothing smaller exists in the family, so treat 16 mm as the entry point. Air is filtered to 40 um, pressure runs 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed 30-800 mm/s. Remember the rod moves freely when air is removed - it does not hold position - so fit a rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads. The U flat end bolts straight to machine plates; the standard magnet means CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches need no piston change.
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 MAC16X30SU FAQ
Push is 100.5 N and pull 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa these become 140.7 N and 120.9 N, with a 20.5 kgf theoretical peak at 1.0 MPa. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), tolerates 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof, works from -20 to +70 C and travels 30-800 mm/s.
The riveted stainless barrel and hard-chrome plated rod shrug off mild corrosion, condensation and light washdown, which shortens the life of painted or plain aluminium minis. The two-way piston seal also stores grease, and the variable air cushion at both ends dials out end-of-stroke shock so you can run faster without hammering the covers.
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