Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150U
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150U 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 MI16X150U
Generating about 100 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles compact automation with ease. The 16 mm bore uses a 1/8" port and a 6 mm piston rod, extending 150 mm to move loads. Its riveted round-body construction shrinks the footprint while the fixed TPU bumper pads quietly absorb end-of-stroke impacts.
The stainless barrel and rod naturally shrug off mild corrosion, giving this unit an edge over painted alternatives in damp workcells. Because it conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises. Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which means it can safely lift a 5.1 kg part vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150U |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X150U
| 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 MI16X150U Is Used
Package Diverter Gate
Pushes light cardboard cartons on a packaging line using 100.5 N of thrust, surviving occasional washdown better than painted bodies.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide arm precisely 150 mm back and forth, relying on the U-style cover to keep the 1/8" air line neatly tucked perpendicular to the machine.
Small Parts Ejector
Kicks injection-moulded plastic parts out of a mold cavity, safely lifting parts under 5.1 kg vertically before retracting.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150U the Right Cylinder?
If you need less push, the smaller Ø12 bore provides 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the Ø20 bore yields 157 N for heavier mechanisms. This specific SKU features a 90-degree U-style back cover for perpendicular port orientation. Note that because this model lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches; you would need the -S variant for sensing.
Remember that the fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate the piston near the stroke end and do not act as a brake. If air pressure drops or the valve centers, the rod will drift, so fit an external pilot check valve if you need to suspend a load safely. The 150 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum for this bore, but ensure your mounting guides prevent side-load bending on the 6 mm rod.
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 MI16X150U FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and a 6 mm rod. 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 of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, because this specific SKU lacks the internal magnet. To use CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, you must purchase the -S variant. The unit does use standard ISO 6432 mounting dimensions for easy bracket integration.
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