Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 300mm 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
- Stroke300 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 300 mm stroke with a rear CA pivot clevis. The riveted barrel and Ø6 mm rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
Because it lacks the -S suffix, this specific SKU cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG magnetic switches. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke end, decelerating the piston without offering adjustable cushioning. For actual work planning, target a safe load of about 60 N, which lets you lift a 5.1 kg part vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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 MI16X300CA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×300 | 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 MI16X300CA Is Used
Package Diverter Gate
Pushes light cardboard cartons on a packaging line using a 60 N safe working load, pivoting smoothly via the CA clevis as the rod extends 300 mm.
Lab Sample Ejector
Ejects plastic sample trays from a wet testing station, where the stainless steel barrel prevents rust from repeated chemical splashes.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a yarn guide arm across a 300 mm span; fixed TPU pads adequately absorb the impact without needing adjustable cushioning.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, the smaller Ø12 generates 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the Ø20 yields 157.0 N, giving you clear scaling if the load shifts. The 300 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum for this bore, but at this length side loads can bend the rod—ensure rigid guidance. Air connects via the 1/8" port.
The CA rear clevis suits pivoting articulation, but remember a standard cylinder drifts when air is removed or the valve centers. The TPU bumpers only soften the end of travel; they do not act as a brake. To lock a suspended load mid-stroke, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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 MI16X300CA 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 is 1/8".
No, this SKU lacks the -S suffix and has no internal magnet, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches will not function. You must select an -S variant to use position sensing.
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