Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160CM
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160CM is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 160mm 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
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160CM
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 160 mm stroke with a 1/8" port and M6x1.0 male rod thread. The rolled stainless barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes without offering adjustable cushioning.
For practical sizing, plan for roughly 60 N of usable work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. The CM round rear cover keeps the back end compact, and the Ø16 body conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions for straightforward bracket integration.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MI16X160CM
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 MI16X160CM Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Uses the 100.5 N push force to maintain consistent yarn tension on a weaving loom, with the stainless barrel enduring humid dye-house environments.
Package Sorting Diverter
Extends 160 mm to push small cardboard cartons off a main conveyor belt, relying on the CM round rear cover to keep the actuator footprint minimal.
Tray Sealing Press
Cycles double-acting to press film against a packaging tray, where the fixed TPU bumper pads quietly absorb the end-of-stroke impact.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160CM the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 160 mm stroke unit, verify your payload against the 100.5 N push rating at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, the Ø12 bore provides 56.5 N; stepping up to the Ø20 bore yields 157.0 N. At 160 mm of travel, watch for side loads that could bend the Ø6 mm rod, and ensure your guiding geometry is square to prevent premature seal wear.
Remember that venting the air supply or centering the valve causes the piston to drift, as the TPU bumpers only decelerate the end of stroke and act as neither a lock nor a brake. To suspend a load safely mid-cycle, fit an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. You can mount this unit using LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot or TC trunnion hardware.
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 MI16X160CM FAQ
This Ø16 bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. 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.
The Ø16 body uses ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, so it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder clevises and brackets. However, because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG magnetic switches.
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