
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCATC 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.
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 Ø16 mm bore uses a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. Its riveted stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. The built-in magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing.
For practical sizing, plan for about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which means it lifts roughly 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The ISO 6432 mounting interface drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the stroke-end impact to protect your mechanism.
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCATC |
|---|---|
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
Pushes lightweight cardboard cartons on a washdown packaging line, utilizing the stainless build to resist daily moisture exposure.
Ejects machined plastic components from a fixture using the 100.5 N push force, relying on the TC trunnion to handle angular misalignment.
Opens and closes a small gravity-fed hopper gate for dry granules, using the CA clevis to accommodate the pivot arc.
When sizing this 16 mm bore, the smaller 12 mm option provides 56.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while the larger 20 mm bore offers 157.0 N. If your mechanism drops air pressure or the valve centres, the piston will drift; the bumpers only decelerate the end of stroke rather than locking the load. To hold a suspended weight securely, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. This specific SKU includes a CA pivot clevis back cover and a TC trunnion mounting accessory for complex articulation. At a 65 mm stroke, keep the rod load aligned to prevent side-loading and rod bending.
Quick checklist
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 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 of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the base MI uses fixed TPU bumper pads that decelerate the stroke end but are not an adjustable air cushion; for variable cushioning look at the MIC variant. However, this model includes a piston magnet (-S) so you can mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for precise end-of-stroke detection.
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