Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SR
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SR 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 MI16X160SR
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles 160 mm of travel with a 16 mm bore. The riveted round body uses a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. Because the bore falls within the Ø8-Ø25 range, it features an ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises for easy design integration.
The stainless barrel and rod naturally resist mild corrosion, outperforming painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb stroke-end impact without offering adjustable cushioning. Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, or expect it to lift about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The -S suffix equips the piston with a magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SR Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SR |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X160SR
| 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 MI16X160SR Is Used
Package Diverter Gate
Pushes light cardboard cartons on a packaging line using 100.5 N of thrust, surviving occasional washdown thanks to the stainless rod.
Lab Sample Ejector
Utilizes the 160 mm stroke to push test tubes completely out of a carousel, with the -S magnet triggering a DMSG sensor for position confirmation.
Small Parts Sorter
Actuates a routing flap for lightweight plastic components, safely lifting around 5.1 kg of vertical mechanism weight during the transition.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X160SR the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, compare it against neighbours: the smaller Ø12 generates 56.5 N push, while the larger Ø20 provides 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa. This model includes an R axial-in rear cover port orientation alongside standard LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot and TC trunnion mounts. The 160 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum, though extending the rod that far increases side-load susceptibility, so guide the load to prevent rod bending. If your process loses air or the valve centres, the piston will drift; these bumpers only decelerate the end of stroke rather than locking the load. For secure holding, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve.
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 MI16X160SR 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. This 16 mm bore cylinder uses a 1/8" air port and a 6 mm piston rod.
No, the fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end and are not an adjustable air cushion. If air is lost, the piston will drift; to hold a vertical load securely, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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