Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100SU
The AirTAC MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100SU is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 100mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mildly corrosive environments. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface fits standard ISO 6432 mini-cylinder mounting interfaces.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
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About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100SU
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles 100 mm strokes with an M5×0.8 port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. The riveted stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Built-in fixed TPU bumper pads absorb stroke-end impact without requiring manual adjustment.
Because the -S suffix equips the piston with a magnet, this model is ready for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensing. The U back cover provides a 90-degree port orientation, simplifying hose routing in confined machinery.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| 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 | Fixed TPU bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MI/MIC (ISO 6432) datasheet. Barrel & rod: stainless steel (round-body, riveted construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
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 MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100SU
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MI-family variants: MI / MIC (double acting ±cushion), MSI / MTI (single acting push / pull), MID / MICD (double rod ±cushion), MIJ / MICJ (double rod, adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / R / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Where the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100SU Is Used
Package Diverter
Pushes lightweight cardboard cartons on a packaging line using 100.5 N of thrust, surviving occasional moisture from washdowns.
Small Part Ejector
Ejects plastic moulded parts from a press over a 100 mm travel, relying on the fixed TPU pads to soften end impacts.
Bin Gate Actuator
Opens and closes small hopper gates for granular materials, using the U 90-degree cover to keep air lines clear of the bin.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100SU the Right Cylinder?
If 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa is too much force, step down to the Ø12 bore (56.5 N push); if you need more muscle, the Ø20 bore offers 157.0 N. This 100 mm stroke sits well within the 500 mm maximum, but always guard against side loads to prevent rod bending. Remember that a standard MI drifts when air is lost or a valve is centered—the TPU bumpers only decelerate the stroke end, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC)
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 Use correct back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X100SU FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it provides 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull. The theoretical max force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port is M5×0.8.
Yes, the -S magnet allows CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG switches. For load holding, note that air loss causes drift—the fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate, so use a pilot check valve or rod lock.
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