Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SU 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 MAC16X350SU
At the bottom of the MA force ladder, this 16 mm bore MAC still manages 100.5 N of push and 86.4 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. It is double acting with a variable air cushion at both ends, so a light 350 mm transfer stroke can be slowed gently instead of hammering the flat-end U cover. The 6 mm hard-chrome rod runs inside a riveted stainless barrel rated for 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and 30-800 mm/s.
Because the magnet is built in as standard, CMSG or DMSG switches clip straight onto the barrel for end-of-stroke confirmation. Keep clear of the rating limit and you still have about 60 N of real working force at 0.5 MPa - plenty for ejecting small parts or tipping light flaps. Air ports are M5x0.8 and the rod thread is M6x1.0.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SU |
|---|---|
| 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 MAC16X350SU
| 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 MAC16X350SU Is Used
Sample vial indexing
Slides a rack of test tubes one position per cycle on a diagnostic analyser; about 60 N of practical force is ample for light plastics, and the magnet-driven switch confirms each stop.
Light flap gate on a conveyor
Deflects small parts off a packaging line sort chute; the variable cushion keeps the 350 mm travel quiet at the end of each deflection.
Test-rig probe advance
Positions an inspection probe into a fixture; M5x0.8 ports make the air plumbing compact inside a tight instrument cabinet.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC16X350SU the Right Cylinder?
This is the smallest MA bore; step up to the 20 mm size (157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa) if loads creep upward. With no air applied the piston drifts freely, so a vertical or held load needs a rod lock or pilot check valve downstream. The 350 mm stroke on a 6 mm rod is long for its size - keep side load off the rod and guide the work externally. The flat-end U cover suits a fixed face mount, with LB foot or FA flange brackets available if the layout needs them.
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 MAC16X350SU FAQ
The 16 mm bore pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Stroke is 350 mm, within the 500 mm standard limit, running at 30-800 mm/s on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air.
The U back cover gives a flat fixed face for direct bolting to a machine plate without an extra pivot bracket. The stainless round barrel shrugs off washdown and mild corrosion better than painted minis, and the standard magnet accepts CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches out of the box.
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