Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150UTC
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150UTC 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 MI16X150UTC
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles 150 mm of travel with a 1/8" air port. The riveted barrel and Ø6 mm rod shrug off mild corrosion, outperforming painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Fixed TPU pads absorb end-of-stroke impact, and the design conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions for easy bracket integration.
Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which equates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin. This specific U-rear, TC-trunnion configuration lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors without switching to an -S variant.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150UTC Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150UTC |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X150UTC
| 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 MI16X150UTC Is Used
Bottle Sorting Diverter
Pushes lightweight guide rails on a packaging line to sort plastic bottles, using the 100.5 N thrust to positively deflect containers without crushing them.
Lab Sample Ejector
Ejects processed test tubes from a centrifuge carousel, where the stainless construction resists humidity and chemical splashes common in diagnostic equipment.
Parts Ejection Gate
Actuates a small pivot gate to drop stamped metal fittings into a hopper, relying on the TC trunnion to handle the angular swing over the 150 mm travel.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X150UTC the Right Cylinder?
Sizing around the 16 mm bore is straightforward: if 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa is excessive, step down to the Ø12 bore (56.5 N); if you need more punch, the Ø20 bore offers 157.0 N. The 150 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum, though at this length you should watch rod bending under heavy side loads. The included TC trunnion mount pairs with the 90-degree U back cover for versatile pivoting setups.
Remember that fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate the piston; they do not lock the rod. If air pressure drops or the valve centres, the load will drift. Use an external pilot-operated check valve or rod lock to hold a suspended mass safely in place.
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 MI16X150UTC FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" air 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.
No, because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG magnetic switches. You would need the -S variant for sensing. It uses fixed TPU bumper pads for deceleration rather than an adjustable air cushion.
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