Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CM
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CM 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 MI16X300CM
Generating about 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 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. The riveted stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown environments. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes, and the CM round rear cover keeps the body compact for tight assemblies.
For practical sizing, plan for roughly 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches; add the -S version if your control system requires sensing. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa, with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CM |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X300CM
| 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 MI16X300CM Is Used
Package Diverting Gate
Actuates a lightweight routing flap on a packaging line, using its 300 mm travel to clear standard cartons while the stainless body shrugs off humid ambient conditions.
Lab Sample Ejection
Pushes prepared specimen trays out of a testing bay, where the 100.5 N output at 0.5 MPa easily overcomes tray friction without crushing delicate contents.
Tote Push-Off Station
Cycles horizontally to nudge plastic totes onto a takeaway roller track, benefiting from the compact CM round end cover in cramped conveyor underframes.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300CM the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, the smaller Ø12 generates 56.5 N of push while the larger Ø20 provides 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa, helping you bracket the exact force needed. The 300 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, though at extended lengths you should watch for side-loading and rod-bending forces. Because this unit has no -S suffix, it cannot host magnetic sensors. The ISO 6432 mounting interface lets you drop the body directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
Remember that a basic double-acting cylinder drifts when air is removed or a valve is centred; the internal bumpers only decelerate the piston near the end caps and do not function as a brake. To suspend a load safely mid-stroke, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve into your pneumatic circuit.
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 MI16X300CM 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 force of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU lacks the internal magnet required for switches. You must select the -S variant to mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. The unit relies on fixed TPU bumper pads for end-of-stroke deceleration and follows ISO 6432 mounting dimensions for easy bracket fitting.
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