
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X200SCATC is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 200mm 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.
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 200 mm stroke with ease. The Ø16 bore uses a 1/8" port and a 6 mm piston rod with an M6x1.0 male thread. Because the barrel and rod are stainless steel, the riveted construction naturally resists mild corrosion, making it a durable choice over painted alternatives in damp or washdown-prone environments.
The built-in magnet allows you to track position with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, while fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes. For practical sizing, plan for a safe working load of roughly 60 N, which equates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The ISO 6432 mounting interface ensures it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X200SCATC |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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.
| 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.
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | 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.
Actuates a routing flap on a packaging line, using the 100.5 N thrust to push standard cardboard cartons onto a secondary belt.
Ejects processed specimen trays from a testing carousel, where the stainless barrel withstands frequent alcohol wipe-downs and mild moisture.
Provides a 200 mm downward stroke to clamp light foam or plastic components into a fixture base before a secondary bonding process.
When sizing this 16 mm bore, stepping down to a 12 mm bore drops the push force to 56.5 N, whereas moving up to a 20 mm bore increases it to 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa. This model pairs a CA pivot clevis back cover with a TC trunnion mounting accessory, giving you flexible pivot options. The 200 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke, but at this length you should carefully manage side loading to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
Remember that air pressure alone does not secure the load; if the valve is centred or air is lost, the piston will drift. The TPU bumpers only decelerate the end-of-stroke impact and act as neither a lock nor a brake. To hold a load safely in place, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve into your circuit.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 100.5 N and the pull force is 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 features a 1/8" air port.
Yes, the -S suffix means it has a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The CA back cover provides a rear pivot clevis, and the TC accessory provides a trunnion mount, allowing flexible pivoting. It uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface for standard bracket compatibility.
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