
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75SUTC is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 75mm 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 tasks with ease. The riveted construction pairs a corrosion-resistant barrel and rod with fixed TPU bumper pads that absorb stroke-end impacts without adjustable cushioning. Because the bore is Ø16, it uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
Equipped with a built-in piston magnet, this -S SKU supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG reed or electronic switches for position sensing. Plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa to ensure reliable operation, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The U back cover provides a 90-degree port orientation, while the included TC trunnion handles pivot mounting.
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75SUTC |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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. |
| ×75 | 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.
Actuates a lightweight routing flap on a packaging conveyor, utilizing the 75 mm stroke and 100.5 N push force to redirect small cartons at high speeds.
Pushes machined plastic parts out of a CNC fixture, relying on the stainless build to resist coolant mist and the fixed TPU pads to soften ejection impacts.
Lifts a hinged access cover on an automated storage bin, easily handling the 5.1 kg vertical load capacity while the TC trunnion accommodates the pivot arc.
When sizing this 16 mm bore, verify your actual load requirements against the 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull figures at 0.5 MPa. If your application demands less force, stepping down to the Ø12 bore provides 56.5 N of push force; conversely, heavier payloads up to 157.0 N require stepping up to the Ø20 bore. The 75 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke, keeping the rod bending risk low.
Remember that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve is centered, as the TPU bumpers only decelerate the piston and act as neither a brake nor a position lock. To suspend a vertical load safely during an emergency stop, integrate an external pilot-operated check valve or a dedicated rod lock.
Quick checklist
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8 inch air port 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 designation means it has a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. The included TC trunnion mounts along the cylinder body for pivoting applications, while the U back cover orients the air port 90 degrees from the standard axial direction.
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