Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X190SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X190SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 190mm 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
- Stroke190 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X190SCA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, the AirTAC MI16X190SCA is a double-acting round-body mini cylinder built from a stainless-steel barrel and rod. This riveted construction shrugs off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown environments. The built-in piston magnet (-S) directly supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG reed or electronic switches for precise end-of-stroke detection.
With a 190 mm stroke and a 1/8" port, this unit drops seamlessly into standard ISO 6432 mini-cylinder brackets and clevises. Plan for a safe working load of roughly 60 N at 0.5 MPa rather than the absolute maximum. For vertical lifting tasks, the 100.5 N output translates to lifting about 5.1 kg with a sensible 2:1 safety margin, letting you match real part weights accurately.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X190SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X190SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 190 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 MI16X190SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×190 | 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 MI16X190SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide
Shifts a yarn guide arm across a 190 mm path, relying on the 100.5 N thrust and stainless build to withstand humid textile mills.
Package Diverter Flap
Pivots a routing flap using the CA clevis to push light cartons onto an adjacent belt, safely handling loads near the 5.1 kg vertical lift limit.
Lab Sample Ejector
Extends to push test tubes out of a washdown carousel, where the stainless rod resists mild chemical corrosion and the -S magnet tracks position.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X190SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, the smaller MI12 offers 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the MI20 provides 157.0 N if your application demands more thrust. The 190 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, keeping it a readily available configuration. Because the rod extends 190 mm, ensure your front mounting guides the load to prevent side-loading and rod bending over the travel distance.
This SKU includes the CA rear pivot clevis, which pairs with the ISO 6432 mounting dimensions to simplify articulated installations. Remember that the fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the piston near the stroke end; they do not function as a lock. If your mechanism must hold a vertical load when air is removed or the valve is centred, the piston will drift, so you must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated 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 MI16X190SCA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder uses a 1/8" port and a 6 mm rod. It generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the base MI uses fixed TPU bumper pads to decelerate the stroke end rather than an adjustable air cushion. For adjustable cushioning, you would need the MIC variant. This model also features a CA rear clevis and a piston magnet for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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