Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 85mm 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
- Stroke85 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCA
Generating 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 yields a light, durable body, while the stainless barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion in damp production areas. Because the bore is Ø16, it conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets without custom hardware.
Equipped with a CA pivot clevis, the unit accommodates articulating rod-end loads. The integrated piston magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing. For practical sizing, plan for roughly 60 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Air connects via 1/8" ports, and fixed TPU bumper pads absorb end-of-stroke impacts.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 85 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 MI16X85SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×85 | 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 MI16X85SCA Is Used
Textile Loom Tensioning
Uses the 85 mm stroke to maintain yarn tension on guide arms, leveraging the 100.5 N push force to compensate for material stretch during high-speed weaving.
Bottle Sorting Diverter
The CA pivot clevis mounts directly to the sorting gate hinge, using the 5.1 kg vertical lift capacity to flick lightweight plastic bottles between parallel packaging lanes.
Parts Ejection Chute
Stainless construction survives humid washdown environments, while the DMSG sensor confirms rod extension before the next stamped metal part drops onto the ejection slide.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCA the Right Cylinder?
If the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, step up to the Ø20 bore (157.0 N); if you need less force to save space, drop to the Ø12 bore (56.5 N). The 85 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum, keeping rod bending stress low. To track this 85 mm travel, the -S magnet allows solid-state or reed sensors. The CA rear clevis suits pivoting loads, but remember the piston drifts if air pressure drops—install a pilot check valve to hold a suspended weight.
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 MI16X85SCA 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. The air port is 1/8" and the male rod thread is M6x1.0.
The CA designation means it has a rear pivot/clevis cover for angled mounting. It uses fixed TPU bumper pads to decelerate the stroke end, but these do not lock the rod. If air is lost, the piston drifts; use an external pilot check valve to hold a vertical load.
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