Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 65mm 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
- Stroke65 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCA
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 stainless barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp environments. Because this bore uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
The integrated piston magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing, while the CA rear cover provides a pivot clevis for articulated mounting. At 0.5 MPa, plan for roughly 60 N of actual work, which means it can safely lift about a 5.1 kg mass vertically. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb stroke-end impacts, and air connects via 1/8 inch ports.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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 MI16X65SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×65 | 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 MI16X65SCA Is Used
Package Diverter Gate
Swings a lightweight routing flap on a packaging line using the CA pivot clevis, applying 100.5 N of push to redirect small cardboard cartons.
Lab Sample Ejector
Ejects plastic test tubes from a carousel in a humid laboratory setting, where the stainless steel barrel prevents mild corrosion from repeated washdowns.
Small Part Clamp
Clamps low-mass aluminium brackets during a light machining step, safely exerting around 60 N of holding force at 0.5 MPa without distorting the part.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, compare it against its neighbours: a 12 mm bore gives 56.5 N push, while a 20 mm bore yields 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa. If your application loses air or the valve centres, this cylinder will drift because the TPU pads only decelerate the stroke end rather than locking the load. To hold a suspended weight securely, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. For the 65 mm stroke, ensure your guiding structure prevents side loads to avoid bending the Ø6 mm rod. The CA clevis back cover pairs with LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot or TC trunnion brackets to fit your frame.
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 MI16X65SCA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder features 1/8 inch ports and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. It generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum force of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Yes, the -S suffix denotes a built-in piston magnet compatible with CMSG, DMSG and EMSG reed or electronic switches. The CA back cover acts as a pivot clevis, allowing the cylinder to articulate smoothly on a pin mount.
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