Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCATC
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCATC 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 MI16X220SCATC
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles 220 mm of travel with a 16 mm bore. The riveted barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown zones. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
Equipped with a built-in piston magnet, the unit supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing. Plan for about 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which means it lifts roughly 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The 1/8" port feeds air to both ends, while fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the stroke-end impact.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCATC Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCATC |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X220SCATC
| 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 MI16X220SCATC Is Used
Package Diverting Gate
Actuates a lightweight routing flap on a packaging line, using the 100.5 N push force to redirect small cartons without stalling.
Lab Sample Ejection
Ejects processed fluid samples from a testing carousel, where the stainless construction resists humidity and chemical splashes.
Parts Press Insertion
Pushes small bearings into housings on an assembly fixture, relying on the fixed TPU pads to soften the end-of-stroke impact.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X220SCATC the Right Cylinder?
If you need less force, the Ø12 bore provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the Ø20 yields 157 N. This SKU includes a CA pivot back cover and a TC trunnion mount, giving you flexible pivot options. The integrated magnet (-S) is essential if your control system requires CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost or a valve is centred, so install an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a suspended load.
At 220 mm, the stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum for this bore, but the Ø6 rod still requires careful alignment. Minimize side loading to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear over repeated cycles.
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 MI16X220SCATC 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, the piston drifts if air is lost or the valve centres; the fixed TPU pads only decelerate the stroke end, so use an external rod lock for holding. Because this model has the -S magnet, it accepts CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches.
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