Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X375SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X375SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 375mm 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
- Stroke375 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X375SCA
Generating 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles compact linear motion. The Ø16 bore uses a 1/8" port and a 6 mm piston rod with an M6x1.0 male thread. Because the 375 mm stroke sits within the 500 mm standard limit, it ships as a routine configuration. The -S suffix adds a piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, while the CA back cover provides a pivot clevis for articulated mounting.
The rolled stainless barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, outlasting painted alternatives in damp environments. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb end-of-stroke impact, though they do not act as an adjustable air cushion. 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 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X375SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X375SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 375 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 MI16X375SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×375 | 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 MI16X375SCA Is Used
Package Diverting Gates
Steers small cartons on packaging lines using the 100.5 N thrust and CA pivot mount to swing deflectors cleanly at stroke end.
Lab Sample Ejection
Pushes test tubes or small trays out of processing stations, leveraging the stainless build to resist humid or mildly corrosive atmospheres.
Small Parts Clamping
Holds lightweight aluminum or plastic components during light machining, taking advantage of the 60 N safe working load at 0.5 MPa.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X375SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, stepping down to the Ø12 variant drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 56.5 N, whereas moving up to the Ø20 bore raises it to 157.0 N. The 375 mm stroke demands careful alignment; long rods are susceptible to bending under side loads, so guide the load externally rather than letting the piston rod absorb lateral stress. The CA rear clevis helps accommodate minor misalignment between the body and your moving fixture.
Remember that venting the air supply or centering the directional valve causes the piston to drift, as the TPU bumpers only soften the stroke end and provide no braking action. To suspend a load safely during an air loss event, integrate an external pilot-operated check valve or a dedicated rod lock.
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 MI16X375SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa the push is 140.7 N and pull is 120.9 N. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" air port.
It uses fixed TPU bumper pads to decelerate at the stroke end, not an adjustable air cushion. It also does not hold position if air is lost; the piston drifts. For load holding, use an external rod lock or pilot check valve.
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