Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X15SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X15SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X15SCA
Generating 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles short 15 mm strokes with precision. The riveted stainless barrel and Ø6 mm rod shrug off mild corrosion, outlasting painted alternatives in damp production areas. Because it adheres to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets without redesign. The built-in magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing.
For practical sizing, 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. The 1/8" port feeds air efficiently, while fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke ends. The CA rear cover provides a pivot clevis for articulated mechanisms.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X15SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X15SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 MI16X15SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 MI16X15SCA Is Used
Gripper Jaw Actuation
Provides the 60 N safe working force to open and close small pneumatic gripper jaws on packaging pick-and-place robots.
Part Ejection Pivot
The 15 mm stroke and CA clevis mount swing short ejection arms to knock small stamped metal parts from a press die.
Lab Dispenser Valve
Stainless construction withstands wipe-down chemicals while accurately toggling a 5.1 kg fluid dispensing valve on a filling line.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X15SCA the Right Cylinder?
If 100.5 N is excessive, step down to the Ø12 bore (56.5 N push @0.5 MPa); if your mechanism needs more authority, the Ø20 bore offers 157.0 N. This SKU includes the -S magnet for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors and the CA pivot clevis, making it ideal for swinging linkages. Remember that venting the air causes the piston to drift—the TPU bumpers only soften the end of travel, so install a pilot check valve if you must hang a load.
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 MI16X15SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 120.9 N. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port is 1/8" and the male rod thread is M6x1.0.
No. The fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the piston near the stroke end; they do not act as a brake. If power drops, the rod will drift. You must add an external rod lock or pilot check valve to suspend a load safely.
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