Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220CA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 220mm 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
- Stroke220 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220CA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles a 220 mm stroke with a CA pivot clevis. The 16 mm bore uses a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. Its rolled round body shrugs off mild corrosion better than painted alternatives, making it a strong fit for damp or washdown-prone assembly zones.
Because the rod travels 220 mm, the fixed TPU bumper pads are essential to soften the end-of-stroke impact without offering adjustable cushioning. For real work at 0.5 MPa, plan for roughly 60 N of usable load. That same 100.5 N push translates to about 5.1 kgf, so you can safely lift a 2.5 kg part vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 220 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 MI16X220CA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×220 | 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 MI16X220CA Is Used
Package Diverter Gate
Pivots a lightweight aluminum flap on a packaging line to sort small cartons, using the CA clevis to maintain smooth angular alignment.
Lab Sample Ejector
Pushes prepared specimen trays out of a humidity chamber, where the stainless barrel resists condensation and mild cleaning sprays.
Tote Pusher Arm
Advances plastic totes 220 mm along a roller conveyor, comfortably moving loads under the 5.1 kg vertical lift threshold.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220CA the Right Cylinder?
If your task needs less push, the Ø12 bore provides 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the Ø20 bore yields 157.0 N. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors without changing to a magnetised variant. The CA rear pivot cover pairs with LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion front mounts for angled articulation.
At 220 mm of travel, watch for rod bending under side loads—keep the linkage guided. Remember that venting the air or centring the valve lets the piston drift freely, as the TPU pads only decelerate the stroke end rather than locking the payload. Use a pilot check valve to hold a suspended load.
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 MI16X220CA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 rod thread. It generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU lacks the internal magnet required for switches. To use CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors, you must select the -S magnet variant. The unit uses standard ISO 6432 mounting dimensions and a CA pivot clevis.
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