Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X10U
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X10U is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mildly corrosive environments. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface makes it a compact drop-in for standard mini-cylinder fixtures.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X10U
Generating about 100 N of push at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles short 10 mm strokes with precision. The riveted barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at the stroke ends, decelerating the piston smoothly without the complexity of an adjustable cushion.
Because it carries the ISO 6432 mounting interface, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises for easy design integration. Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Air connects via a 1/8" port, and the U back cover provides a 90-degree orientation for tight spatial constraints. Note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X10U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X10U |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 MI16X10U
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 (adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / R / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Where the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X10U Is Used
Short-Stroke Clamping
Secures small electronic components on a PCB router using its 10 mm travel and 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Diverter Gate Actuation
Pivots a lightweight routing flap on a packaging line, where the stainless steel resists washdown moisture.
Part Ejection
Kicks finished plastic mouldings out of a tooling cavity in a rapid 30-800 mm/s cycle without needing adjustable cushions.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X10U the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, dropping down to the Ø12 version reduces the push force to 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the Ø20 bore increases it to 157 N. The 10 mm stroke is extremely short, which naturally minimizes rod-bending side loads, but always ensure the load is axially aligned to prevent guide wear. If your circuit loses air or the valve is centred, the piston will drift, as the fixed bumpers only soften the end-of-stroke impact rather than locking the load; employ an external pilot check valve if you need to hold position. The U-type rear cover mounts at 90 degrees, and since this configuration has no -S suffix, adding position sensing requires switching to a magnet-equipped variant.
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 MI16X10U FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder uses a 1/8" air port and a M6x1.0 male rod thread. It generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum force of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Yes, bores from 8 to 25 mm follow the ISO 6432 mounting interface, so it fits standard clevises and foot brackets. However, this specific SKU lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches unless you upgrade to the -S variant.
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