Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X250CA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X250CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 250mm 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
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X250CA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 250 mm stroke with a 1/8 inch air port. The riveted barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it an edge over painted alternatives in damp workspaces. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes without offering adjustable cushioning. For real-world sizing, plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which equates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG magnetic sensors.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X250CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X250CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 MI16X250CA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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 MI16X250CA Is Used
Package Diverter Arm
Swings a lightweight routing gate on a packaging line, utilising the CA clevis for smooth pivoting while pushing 60 N of actual work.
Lab Sample Ejector
Extends 250 mm to push test tubes out of a damp stainless-steel chamber, relying on the corrosion-resistant barrel to withstand daily washdowns.
Small Parts Sorter
Cycles rapidly to deflect plastic components off a conveyor belt, using fixed TPU pads to decelerate the rod at the end of each fast stroke.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X250CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this actuator, the Ø12 bore offers 56.5 N push while the Ø20 bore provides 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa, helping you bracket the 100.5 N output of this 16 mm model. The built-in CA rear clevis accommodates pivot mounting, pairing with LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion brackets via the ISO 6432 dimensions. Remember that venting the air supply causes the piston to drift, as the TPU pads only soften stroke ends rather than locking the rod; employ a pilot check valve to hold a suspended load. At 250 mm, avoid excessive side loading to prevent rod bending.
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 MI16X250CA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8 inch port and generates 100.5 N push / 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push / 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, because this SKU lacks the -S magnet suffix, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You would need the -S variant for position sensing, though the CA clevis and ISO 6432 dimensions support standard pivot brackets.
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