Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 350mm 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
- Stroke350 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 MAC16X350SCA
The MAC16X350SCA stretches a 16 mm bore over 350 mm of stroke - still inside the 500 mm standard range for this bore, so it is a catalogue item, not a made-to-order build. Double acting with a variable air cushion at each end, it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa expect 140.7 N and 120.9 N, peaking at 20.5 kgf theoretically. Keep working loads near 60 N for dependable life.
With a 6 mm rod over 350 mm of travel, side load is the enemy - keep guides external and the rod straight, or bending will shorten seal life. The stainless barrel and hard-chrome plated rod resist mild corrosion in damp or outdoor runs. The CA pivot back cover lets the cylinder swing in linkages, and the standard built-in magnet pairs with CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches for end-of-stroke signals.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 350 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 MAC16X350SCA
| MAC | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×350 | 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 MAC16X350SCA Is Used
Reject pusher, long travel
Sweeping mis-sized cartons off a narrow conveyor lane across a 350 mm lane change; 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa moves lightweight boxes, with external guides taking the side load.
Test rig actuator
Applying a gentle 60 N preload over a long pull on a small tensile or fatigue sample stage, with the cushion easing the return stroke.
Cable tray latcher
Reaching deep into a cable tray to latch a cover across 350 mm of travel in a damp plant room, where the stainless barrel outlasts painted minis.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SCA the Right Cylinder?
Downsizing is impossible below 16 mm - this is the smallest MAC bore - so if 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa undershoots, jump to the 20 mm bore at 157.0 N. A 350 mm stroke on a 6 mm rod needs clean alignment; guide the load externally and avoid side load to protect the seals. The cylinder will not hold a load if air drops - the piston drifts - so use a rod lock or pilot check valve where that matters. The CA pivot cover plus an SDB pivot bracket, or FA flange / LB foot, covers pivoting and fixed mounts alike.
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 MAC16X350SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa: 100.5 N push, 86.4 N pull. At 0.7 MPa: 140.7 N push, 120.9 N pull. Theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 20.5 kgf. Supply pressure range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof 1.5 MPa (215 psi), speed 30-800 mm/s, with a variable air cushion at both stroke ends.
Yes - the 16 mm bore takes strokes up to 500 mm as standard, so 350 mm is a catalogue item, not made to order. The CA pivot back cover swings in linkages; add an SDB pivot bracket or FA flange / LB foot for other frames. On long strokes keep the load externally guided so the 6 mm rod sees minimal side load.
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