Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SU
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SU 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 MI16X60SU
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles compact automation with ease. The riveted barrel and Ø6 mm rod shrug off mild corrosion, making it superior to painted alternatives in damp or washdown environments. Its 1/8" port and M6x1.0 male rod thread ensure straightforward integration.
Because the 100.5 N rating leaves little room for friction, plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa. This translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The built-in magnet supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches, while fixed TPU pads absorb end-of-stroke impacts.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SU |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X60SU
| 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 MI16X60SU Is Used
PCB Depaneling Gate
Pushes a lightweight routing gate with roughly 60 N of usable force, relying on the stainless body to resist flux residues.
Carton Flap Tucking
Tucks cardboard flaps on a packaging line where the 5.1 kg vertical lift capacity easily handles the mechanism weight.
Belt Divert Arm
Actuates a small diverting arm using the U cover for 90-degree port routing, with CMSG sensors tracking the 60 mm stroke.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SU the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, the smaller Ø12 generates 56.5 N and the larger Ø20 provides 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa. If your valve centres or air supply drops, the piston drifts since the TPU pads only decelerate the stroke end rather than locking the load; use a pilot check valve for holding. The U back cover provides a 90-degree port orientation, and standard LB, FA, SDB and TC mounts fit the ISO 6432 interface. For this 60 mm stroke, keep the rod guided to prevent side-load bending.
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 MI16X60SU 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 is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a 1/8" air port and a Ø6 mm rod with an M6x1.0 thread.
No, it uses fixed TPU bumper pads that decelerate the piston at the stroke end but are not adjustable. The -S magnet allows CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches, and the body conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions.
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