Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150CA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 150mm 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
- Stroke150 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150CA
Generating 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 150 mm stroke with a CA pivot clevis. The riveted barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, outperforming painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Its 1/8" port and M6x1.0 rod thread keep airflow balanced for the bore size.
Because the 100.5 N rating leaves little room for friction, plan for about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa. That translates to lifting roughly 5.1 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin. The Ø16 body uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb end-of-stroke impact, though this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot host CMSG or DMSG sensors.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 MI16X150CA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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 MI16X150CA Is Used
Package Diverter Arm
Swings a lightweight routing gate on a packaging line, using the CA pivot to articulate smoothly while pushing boxes under the 60 N safe working threshold.
Lab Sample Ejector
Ejects plastic test tubes from a carousel in a humid laboratory environment, relying on the stainless steel barrel to resist mild moisture corrosion.
Small Parts Clamp
Clamps thin sheet metal brackets for a brief machining operation, utilizing the 140.7 N push force available at 0.7 MPa for secure holding.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, the smaller Ø12 generates 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the Ø20 yields 157.0 N. Choose this model when your payload sits safely under the 60 N working threshold. The 150 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum, but at this length guard against side loads to prevent rod bending. The CA rear clevis accommodates pivoting articulation.
Remember that venting the air supply causes the piston to drift, as the TPU pads only decelerate the stroke end rather than locking the rod. To suspend a vertical load during an air loss event, integrate an external pilot check valve. Also note that because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, position sensing is impossible without upgrading to the 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 MI16X150CA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and generates 100.5 N push / 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 140.7 N push / 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Yes, the Ø16 body conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions for easy bracket integration. However, because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG magnetic switches; you must select the -S variant for position sensing.
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