Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCA 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 MI16X220SCA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 220 mm stroke with a 1/8" port and M6x1.0 male rod thread. The riveted stainless barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Because it uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
The built-in magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG reed or electronic switches, while the fixed TPU bumper pads decelerate the piston at stroke end. For practical sizing, plan for about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which equates to lifting roughly 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCA |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X220SCA
| 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 MI16X220SCA Is Used
Package Diverter Gate
Actuates a lightweight routing flap on a packaging line, using the 220 mm stroke to shift parcels between adjacent belts.
Textile Yarn Guide
Traverses a thread guide across a winding drum, relying on the stainless build to resist humid manufacturing environments.
Lab Sample Ejector
Pushes tested vials out of a carousel using a safe working load of 60 N, with the CA clevis allowing angular self-alignment.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCA the Right Cylinder?
This 16 mm bore sits neatly between the smaller MI12 (56.5 N push) and the larger MI20 (157.0 N push), both at 0.5 MPa. The 220 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum for this bore, but at extended lengths you should watch for side loads to prevent rod bending. The CA rear pivot cover suits articulated or clevis mounts, and you can pair it with LB foot, FA flange, or TC trunnion hardware.
Remember that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve is centred, as the TPU pads only soften the end-of-stroke impact rather than locking the rod. To suspend a load safely, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve to the system.
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 MI16X220SCA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 male 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 force of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Yes to the sensor: the -S suffix means it has a piston magnet ready for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. No to the cushion: it uses fixed TPU bumper pads to decelerate at the ends, not an adjustable air cushion (which requires the MIC variant).
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