Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X200U
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X200U 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X200U
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles compact automation with ease. The Ø16 bore uses a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. Its riveted stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, outperforming painted alternatives in damp environments. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb stroke-end impact, operating smoothly across a 30-800 mm/s speed range.
Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa to ensure reliable operation, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The U back cover provides a 90-degree port orientation for tight spatial constraints. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X200U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X200U |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 MI16X200U
| 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.
Where the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X200U Is Used
Package Deflector
Pushes light cardboard cartons on a packaging line using a safe 60 N working load, with the 90-degree U cover keeping air lines neatly tucked away.
Lab Sample Ejection
Ejects 5.1 kg sample trays vertically from a test chamber, relying on the stainless steel construction to withstand humid laboratory conditions.
Small Part Sorting
Actuates a diverter gate for small plastic components, utilizing the 200 mm stroke to reach across a 190 mm wide conveyor belt.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X200U the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, stepping down to the Ø12 variant reduces thrust to 56.5 N, while moving up to the Ø20 bore increases it to 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa. The 200 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke limit, but at this extension you must account for potential rod bending under side loads. The ISO 6432 mounting interface allows seamless integration with standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
Remember that the fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate the piston near the stroke end; they do not function as a brake. If air pressure drops, the piston will drift, so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for applications requiring strict load holding.
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 MI16X200U FAQ
This model features a 1/8" port and generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, push is 140.7 N and pull is 120.9 N. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet, so CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches cannot be used. You must select the -S variant to enable magnetic sensing. It uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface for standard brackets.
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