Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCM 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 MI16X65SCM
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 operates on a 1/8" port, and the 65 mm stroke falls well within the 500 mm standard limit. Its riveted construction yields a light, space-saving footprint, while the fixed TPU bumper pads absorb stroke-end impact without the tuning an adjustable cushion demands. Because the piston rod and barrel are stainless, the unit shrugs off mild corrosion better than painted alternatives in damp production areas.
Built to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, the body drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises, simplifying spares and design work. The -S suffix adds a piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, and the CM back cover provides a clean round-end finish for versatile port and mounting orientation. For practical sizing, plan for about 60 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting a 5.1 kg part vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCM |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X65SCM
| 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 MI16X65SCM Is Used
Small Part Ejection
Uses the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa to knock lightweight plastic mouldings off a conveyor into a sorting bin.
Clamp Actuation
Secures electronic PCBs during soldering, using the 65 mm stroke to cycle quickly without overwhelming the fixture.
Vertical Lift Stop
Raises a 5 kg product flap against gravity, matching the 5.1 kg safe vertical lift capacity at 0.5 MPa.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X65SCM 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, while a 20 mm bore provides 157 N. If your payload drops below 50 N, step down to the 12 mm; if it exceeds 120 N, step up to the 20 mm. This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing and the CM round-end rear cover, so ensure your mounting hardware matches that back-cover profile.
Remember that a plain double-acting cylinder drifts when air is removed or a valve centres—the TPU bumpers only soften the end-of-stroke impact and act as neither a brake nor a position lock. To suspend a load vertically, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. Additionally, the 65 mm stroke is short enough to avoid significant rod-bending side loads, but always keep the load guided to prevent binding.
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 MI16X65SCM 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 force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Air is supplied through a 1/8" port, and the male rod thread is M6x1.0.
No, the piston will drift if air is lost or the valve is centred. The fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end; they do not lock the rod. For vertical load holding, fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve. The -S magnet allows CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors to confirm position.
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