Airtac MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ16X160-100S
The AirTAC Airtac MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ16X160-100S is a genuine double acting, adjustable stroke + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 160mm 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
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting, adjustable stroke + cushion
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ16X160-100S
A slim stainless barrel with a rolled, riveted cover joint, the MACJ16X160-100S drives its 6 mm rod with 100.5 N of push and 86.4 N of pull at 0.5 MPa - double-acting throughout, with a variable air cushion at each end of travel. The -100 suffix gives the widest trim range in the series: an external stop screw lets you shorten the extend stroke anywhere inside a 100 mm window, on site, without swapping cylinders.
The round body shrugs off washdown and damp air far better than painted minis, and the 20 um hard-chrome plated rod keeps wear low over millions of cycles. As a working figure, plan on roughly 60 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa; vertically the bore lifts about 10 kg in theory, so budget around a 5 kg lift with a 2:1 margin for real part weights.
Airtac MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ16X160-100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ16X160-100S |
|---|---|
| Series | MACJ mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke + 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 300 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 MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ16X160-100S
| MACJ | Standard round-body mini cylinder (adjustable-stroke, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -100 | Adjustable stroke window (mm the extend stroke can be shortened on site). |
| -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 MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ16X160-100S Is Used
Micro conveyor indexing
Kick small trays or vials between stations on an electronics assembly bench; the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is ample for light plastic carriers.
Vial lift station
Raise sample tubes one at a time into a lab analyzer's pick position; with a 2:1 margin the cylinder lifts about 5 kg vertically, and the 100 mm trim dials in the lift height.
Dispense-height setup
Set a glue or solder dispenser's extend stop within the 100 mm window as product formats change, then rely on the end cushion to land soft.
Is the Airtac MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ16X160-100S the Right Cylinder?
Bore 16 is the smallest in the MA range; if your load needs more than about 100 N at 0.5 MPa, step up to the 20 mm bore (157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa). The stop screw only sets where the rod bottoms out on extend - it is not a mid-stroke lock, so the piston will still drift if air is lost. Every unit carries a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, and FA flange or LB foot mounts bolt straight on; a 160 mm stroke on a 6 mm rod calls for clean alignment and minimal side load.
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 MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ16X160-100S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N; at 0.7 MPa the figures rise to 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -100 code means the extend stroke can be shortened anywhere within a 100 mm window using the external stop screw; it cannot lengthen beyond the ordered 160 mm. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed 30-800 mm/s.
No. The adjuster is a mechanical end stop for the extend stroke only, not a brake - on air loss the piston can still move, so add a blocking valve or separate clamp where the load must be held. On the plus side, the stainless barrel with its riveted covers resists mild corrosion and washdown, and the magnet fitted as standard lets CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches report end positions without any special order.
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