Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X130SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X130SCM is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 130mm 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
- Stroke130 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X130SCM
Generating 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles a 130 mm stroke with a Ø6 mm piston rod. The 1/8" port supplies air to extend and retract the rod, while fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at each stroke end. A built-in piston magnet allows precise position detection with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
The riveted round body uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises for straightforward design integration. Its stainless construction resists mild corrosion, offering a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X130SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X130SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 130 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 MI16X130SCM
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×130 | 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 MI16X130SCM Is Used
Package Diverter Gate
Pushes lightweight cardboard cartons on a packaging line using its 100.5 N push force and 130 mm stroke to actuate a routing flap.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Adjusts yarn tension arms in damp textile facilities, leveraging the stainless steel barrel to resist humid operating conditions.
Small Parts Ejector
Kicks machined plastic components out of a molding fixture, using the CMSG sensor to confirm the 130 mm ejection stroke.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X130SCM the Right Cylinder?
This Ø16 bore sits neatly between the lighter Ø12 option (56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa) and the heavier Ø20 size (157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa), making it a solid middle ground for moderate actuation tasks. The 130 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum standard limit, though the extended length means you should watch for side-loading and rod-bending forces during operation.
The CM round end cover provides a clean rear finish for basic mounting orientations. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it is fully ready for electronic or reed sensors. Remember that standard double-acting cylinders drift when air pressure is lost or a valve centers; the bumpers only soften the stroke end rather than locking the load, so add an external pilot check valve if you need to hold position vertically.
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 MI16X130SCM FAQ
This double-acting cylinder has a 1/8" air port. 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.
No, the piston will drift if air pressure drops or the valve is centered. The fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end and do not act as a brake. You must use an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a vertical load.
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