Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles short 20 mm strokes with a CA rear clevis for pivoting mounts. The riveted stainless barrel and Ø6 mm rod shrug off mild washdown and damp environments better than painted alternatives. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
Because the fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end rather than acting as an adjustable cushion, plan for roughly 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa. That translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Air enters via a 1/8" port, and since this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 MI16X20CA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 MI16X20CA Is Used
Clamp Actuation
Provides 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa to secure small aluminium workpieces in a CNC machining fixture.
Diverter Arm
Uses the 20 mm stroke and CA pivot clevis to flick lightweight cardboard cartons on a packaging line.
Part Ejection
Kicks finished plastic mouldings out of a press area, relying on the stainless rod to resist shop humidity.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CA the Right Cylinder?
If 100.5 N is too much force, the Ø12 bore drops the 0.5 MPa push output to 56.5 N, whereas stepping up to the Ø20 bore raises it to 157.0 N. The 20 mm stroke keeps the rod compact, minimizing bending moments even under slight side loads. For pivoting assemblies, the built-in CA clevis is ideal, and you can also adapt the body using LB foot or FA flange hardware.
Remember that venting the air supply causes the piston to drift, as the TPU bumpers only soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than locking the rod. To suspend a load safely during an air loss event, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve in the line.
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 MI16X20CA 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 size is 1/8".
No, because this SKU does not include the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You would need the -S variant for magnetic sensing. The unit uses fixed TPU bumper pads for end-of-stroke deceleration, not an adjustable air cushion.
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