Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 60mm 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
- Stroke60 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SCA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles compact automation tasks with ease. The riveted barrel and Ø6 mm rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. An integrated piston magnet allows CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches to track position, while the built-in CA rear clevis simplifies pivot mounting.
The Ø16 bore uses a 1/8 inch port and conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets. For practical sizing, plan for a safe working load of about 60 N, which means it can lift a 5.1 kg part vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke end to protect the mechanism.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MI16X60SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 MI16X60SCA Is Used
Pick-and-Place Pivot
Uses the CA clevis to swing a 5 kg electronic component carrier, relying on the 100.5 N push force to extend a 60 mm gripper arm.
Diverter Gate Actuation
Pushes a lightweight routing flap on a packaging line where the stainless build resists daily washdown moisture.
Small Part Ejection
Cycles a 60 mm stroke to eject moulded plastic parts from a fixture, using the DMSG sensor to confirm the ejection position.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SCA the Right Cylinder?
If you need slightly less force, the Ø12 bore provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the Ø20 bore yields 157.0 N. This 60 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum, keeping the rod rigid and minimizing side-load bending. Because the CA rear cover acts as a pivot, it pairs naturally with SDB pivot blocks or trunnion mounts.
Remember that the fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate the piston near the end of travel; they do not function as a brake. If your pivot mechanism drops or the valve centres, the piston will drift. To lock a load in place, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve to the 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 MI16X60SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it provides 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This Ø16 bore uses a 1/8 inch port.
No, the fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end and do not act as a lock. If air is lost, the piston drifts. You must use an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a suspended load.
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