Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SUTC
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SUTC 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 MI16X60SUTC
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles compact automation tasks with ease. The riveted round-body construction pairs a corrosion-resistant barrel and rod with fixed TPU bumper pads that absorb stroke-end impacts. Because it uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises. The built-in piston magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing.
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. Air arrives via a 1/8 inch port, driving the 6 mm rod at speeds between 30 and 800 mm/s. The U-type back cover provides a 90-degree port orientation, while the included TC trunnion mount simplifies pivoting installations.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SUTC Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SUTC |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X60SUTC
| 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 MI16X60SUTC Is Used
Package Diverting Gate
Actuates a lightweight routing flap on a packaging conveyor, using the 100.5 N push force to redirect small cartons at high speed.
Component Ejection
Pushes machined plastic parts out of a CNC fixture, relying on the 60 mm stroke and fixed TPU bumpers to prevent marking the finished surface.
Bin Lid Automation
Opens and closes access hatches on storage bins in damp environments, where the stainless steel rod and barrel resist mild corrosion.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X60SUTC the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, compare it against its neighbours: a 12 mm bore yields 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to a 20 mm bore provides 157 N. If your application demands precise end-position deceleration rather than standard bumpers, consider the MIC variable-cushion variant. This 60 mm stroke sits well within the 500 mm maximum, keeping rod bending stress low.
Remember that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost or the valve is centred; the TPU pads only soften the end of stroke and act as neither a lock nor a brake. To suspend a load safely during a pressure drop, fit an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. The TC trunnion accessory and U rear cover supply flexible mounting geometry for pivoting frames.
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 MI16X60SUTC 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. The air port size is 1/8 inch.
No, the piston will drift if air is lost or the valve is centred. The fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end and do not function as a brake. To hold a suspended load, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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