Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X180SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X180SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 180mm 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
- Stroke180 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X180SCA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 180 mm stroke with a CA pivot clevis. The Ø16 bore operates on a 1/8" port and conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets. An integrated piston magnet (-S) enables position sensing with CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
The stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown, outperforming painted alternatives in damp environments. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb stroke-end impact, though they decelerate rather than act as an adjustable cushion. Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which safely lifts about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X180SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X180SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 180 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 MI16X180SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×180 | 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 MI16X180SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a thread guide arm through the 180 mm travel, where the 100.5 N thrust and CA pivot clevis handle the rapid oscillating motion reliably.
Package Divert Arm
Actuates a routing flap on a packaging line, using the integrated magnet to trigger a DMSG sensor and confirm stroke completion.
Lab Sample Ejector
Pushes test tubes out of a centrifuge carousel, leveraging the stainless build to withstand daily chemical wipe-downs and humid conditions.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X180SCA the Right Cylinder?
For sizing context, stepping down to a Ø12 bore drops the push force to 56.5 N, while moving up to Ø20 increases it to 157.0 N. The 180 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum for this bore, but at extended lengths side loads can bend the Ø6 mm rod, so guide the load externally. The CA rear pivot cover suits articulated mechanisms.
Position holding is not native to this cylinder; venting the air causes the piston to drift. Use a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock if the load must remain suspended. The built-in magnet supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensors, and standard LB, FA, SDB and TC mounts fit the body.
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 MI16X180SCA 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.
The base MI uses fixed TPU bumper pads that decelerate the stroke end but do not offer adjustable air cushioning; for variable cushioning look at the MIC variant. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it fully supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG electronic or reed switches.
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