Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X240SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X240SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 240mm 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
- Stroke240 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X240SCA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 240 mm stroke with a CA pivot clevis. The riveted barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, outperforming painted alternatives in damp environments. Its 1/8" port and M6x1.0 rod thread keep airflow balanced for the 30-800 mm/s speed range.
Featuring the ISO 6432 mounting interface, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets. The built-in -S magnet supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensors for position detection. Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X240SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X240SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 240 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 MI16X240SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×240 | 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 MI16X240SCA Is Used
Package Diverter Gate
Pivots a sorting flap on a packaging line using the CA clevis, applying 60 N of useful force to redirect light cartons at 0.5 MPa.
Parts Ejection Arm
Pushes completed plastic mouldings out of a fixture with 100.5 N, relying on the stainless rod to withstand humid factory conditions.
Lab Sample Tray Indexer
Strokes 240 mm to advance a testing tray, using the -S magnet and a DMSG sensor to confirm the exact transfer position.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X240SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore against its neighbours, the smaller Ø12 generates 56.5 N push while the larger Ø20 provides 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa. The 240 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum, though at this length you should watch for side loads to prevent rod bending. The CA rear clevis is ideal for pivoting loads, but remember the fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end; they do not act as a lock. If air pressure drops, the piston will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a suspended load securely.
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 MI16X240SCA 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 of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the piston will drift if air pressure is lost. The fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end and do not function as a brake. To maintain vertical position, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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