Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SCM 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 MI16X160SCM
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles compact automation tasks with ease. The Ø16 mm bore uses a 1/8" port and a 6 mm piston rod, while the CM round end cover keeps the rear profile smooth for tight installations. Its riveted stainless construction shrugs off mild washdown and damp environments better than painted alternatives.
Because it carries an -S suffix, the internal piston magnet is present and ready for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches. Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa to maintain a safe margin, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes, and the ISO 6432 mounting interface lets you drop the unit straight into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SCM |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X160SCM
| 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 MI16X160SCM Is Used
Small Parts Ejection
Uses the 100.5 N push force to knock lightweight plastic mouldings off a conveyor belt into a sorting bin.
Clamp Actuation
Extends 160 mm to secure aluminium brackets during a light drilling operation on an automated fixture.
Diverting Arm
Pushes small cardboard cartons on a packaging line, relying on the stainless build to resist humid factory air.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SCM the Right Cylinder?
If you need slightly less thrust, the Ø12 bore offers 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the Ø20 bore yields 157.0 N for heavier moves. The 160 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum for this bore, though at this extension you should watch out for side-loading forces that could bend the 6 mm rod. Remember that venting the air supply causes the piston to drift, as the TPU pads only soften the end-of-stroke impact rather than locking the rod in place; add an external pilot check valve if you need to suspend a load safely. The CM back cover works alongside standard LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion mounts to fit your frame.
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 MI16X160SCM FAQ
This Ø16 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.
Yes, the -S suffix means a magnet is built in for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. However, the cylinder does not hold its load if air is lost; the piston drifts, and the fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end rather than acting as a brake.
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