Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150SCA 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 MI16X150SCA
Delivering 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 built-in magnet and CA pivot clevis. The 16 mm bore uses a 1/8 inch port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. Its stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted-steel alternatives in damp or washdown environments. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes, while the rolled riveted body keeps the unit compact.
Because the 100.5 N rating is theoretical, plan for a safe working load of about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa. For vertical lifting, that equates to hoisting roughly 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The integrated -S magnet allows direct mounting of CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors for position detection. Furthermore, its ISO 6432 mounting interface means it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises without redesign.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150SCA |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X150SCA
| 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 MI16X150SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn guide arm across a 150 mm path; the stainless build withstands humid textile mills while the CA clevis accommodates the pivot arc.
Dairy Pouch Deflector
Pushes a deflector flap on a washdown filling line, using the 60 N safe working capacity to redirect pouches without stalling.
Bin Lid Actuation
Opens a lightweight access hatch on a sorting bin, lifting the 5.1 kg lid vertically via the M6x1.0 rod thread with a safe 2:1 margin.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, compare your actual load against its 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, the 12 mm bore offers 56.5 N push; if your payload is heavier, step up to the 20 mm bore which provides 157.0 N push. This model includes the CA rear pivot cover for clevis mounting, which is ideal for articulating mechanisms, alongside standard LB foot, FA flange and TC trunnion options.
Note that a plain double-acting cylinder drifts when air is lost or the valve is centered, as the TPU bumpers only decelerate the end of stroke and act as neither a lock nor a brake. To suspend a load safely, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. The 150 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum for this bore, but ensure your guiding structure handles side loads to prevent rod bending over the extended travel.
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 MI16X150SCA 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 maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8 inch air port and a 6 mm piston rod.
No, the base MI uses fixed TPU bumper pads that merely decelerate the stroke end; it is not an adjustable air cushion (see the MIC variant for that). It also will not hold a load if air is lost, as the piston drifts. You must use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for holding, and the built-in -S magnet supports CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors.
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