Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300SCA 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 MI16X300SCA
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 ease. The Ø16 bore operates on a 1/8" port and features a CA pivot/clevis back cover for articulated mounting. Its riveted stainless barrel and piston rod shrug off mild corrosion, outperforming painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb end-of-stroke impacts to protect the mechanism.
Because the -S suffix equips this unit with a piston magnet, you can mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for position sensing. For practical sizing, plan for a safe working load of about 60 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa rating), which translates to lifting roughly 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The Ø16 bore uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, sliding directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300SCA |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X300SCA
| 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 MI16X300SCA Is Used
Package Diverter Arm
Swings a sorting gate on a packaging line using the CA pivot clevis, applying 100.5 N of push force to redirect cartons at 0.5 MPa.
Parts Ejection Chute
Extends 300 mm to push machined components off a worktable, relying on the stainless build to resist cutting fluid splashes.
Lab Sample Handler
Moves lightweight sample trays between testing stations, with the -S magnet allowing DMSG sensors to confirm tray transfer positions.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X300SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 300 mm stroke model, verify your side-load limits, as the extended Ø6 mm rod is susceptible to bending under off-center forces. If your application requires less push, the Ø12 bore yields 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa; for heavier cycles, step up to the Ø20 bore which provides 157.0 N. The CA rear clevis accommodates pivoting loads, while the -S magnet enables electronic or reed sensor tracking.
Remember that venting the air supply or centering the directional valve causes the piston to drift, as the fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate the stroke end rather than locking the rod. To suspend a load securely during an air loss event, install 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 MI16X300SCA FAQ
This Ø16 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. Its theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the piston near the stroke end and do not act as a brake. If air is lost or the valve is centered, the rod will drift; use a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock to suspend a load.
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