Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CM
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CM 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 MI16X20CM
Generating 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles short 20 mm strokes with a compact footprint. The riveted round body uses a 1/8" port and a CM round rear cover for clean axial mounting. Its stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, making it a durable choice over painted alternatives in damp or washdown-prone environments.
Because it lacks the -S suffix, this specific SKU cannot host CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG magnetic sensors. For practical sizing, plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa rather than the absolute maximum. This equates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin, helping you match the cylinder to real part weights without overloading the rod.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CM |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X20CM
| 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 MI16X20CM Is Used
Clamping Short Parts
Ideal for securing small machined components in a fixture, utilizing the 20 mm stroke to actuate a clamp arm rapidly.
Diverter Gate Actuation
Provides the 100.5 N push needed to snap a lightweight routing flap into place on a packaging conveyor line.
Lab Equipment Ejection
Pushes tested samples out of a testing bay, where the stainless construction withstands frequent chemical wipe-downs.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X20CM the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, compare it against the 12 mm option (56.5 N push @0.5 MPa) for lighter duties, or step up to the 20 mm bore (157.0 N push @0.5 MPa) if your payload exceeds the 5.1 kg vertical lift guideline. The 6 mm piston rod and M6x1.0 male thread handle the 20 mm travel easily without significant rod-bending risk.
This SKU features a CM round end cover and uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises. Note that the fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end; they do not act as a lock. If your application must hold a load vertically during air loss or valve centering, the piston will drift, so you must add an external rod lock or 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 MI16X20CM FAQ
The 16 mm bore produces 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 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. It uses a 1/8" air port and a 6 mm piston rod with an M6x1.0 male thread.
No, because this model lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. You would need the -S variant for position sensing. It relies on fixed TPU bumper pads to decelerate the stroke end rather than an adjustable air cushion.
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