Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X230CA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X230CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 230mm 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
- Stroke230 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X230CA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 230 mm stroke with a CA rear pivot cover. The riveted stainless barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, outlasting painted alternatives in damp production areas. Its 1/8" port and M6x1.0 male rod thread keep pneumatic plumbing compact.
Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa to maintain safe margins, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes without offering adjustable cushioning. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X230CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X230CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 230 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 MI16X230CA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×230 | 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 MI16X230CA Is Used
Package Diverter Gate
Pivots a sorting flap via the CA clevis to redirect small cartons on a packaging line, using the 100.5 N push force to overcome guide friction.
Textile Yarn Guide
Traverses a thread guide across a 230 mm path; the stainless construction prevents rust contamination in humid textile mills.
Bin Lid Actuator
Lifts a lightweight hopper lid weighing under 5 kg, relying on the fixed TPU bumpers to prevent slamming at the fully open position.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X230CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, dropping down to the Ø12 variant reduces your 0.5 MPa push force to 56.5 N, while stepping up to the Ø20 bore increases it to 157.0 N. The 230 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, keeping it a readily available size. The CA clevis back cover accommodates pivoting articulation, and standard LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion brackets fit the ISO 6432 mounting dimensions.
Note that a standard cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve is centred; the TPU pads only decelerate the end of travel and do not function as a locking brake. For vertical or suspended loads that must hold position, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. At 230 mm of extension, ensure your end-of-stroke alignment is precise to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
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 MI16X230CA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and generates 100.5 N push / 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 140.7 N push / 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches cannot be used. You must select the -S variant (MI16X230CA-S) to enable magnetic position sensing.
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