Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCATC
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCATC 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 MI16X85SCATC
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles compact automation tasks with ease. The Ø16 mm bore features a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread, driving an 85 mm stroke. Its riveted round-body construction shrinks the footprint while the stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion in damp or washdown environments. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes, decelerating the piston smoothly.
Because the -S suffix equips this unit with a piston magnet, you can mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG reed and electronic switches directly for position sensing. 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. The built-in CA pivot clevis on the rear cover pairs with the TC trunnion bracket to handle articulating loads without binding.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCATC Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCATC |
|---|---|
| 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 MI16X85SCATC
| 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 MI16X85SCATC Is Used
Component Ejection
Pushes small stamped metal parts out of a die set using 100.5 N of force, with the TC trunnion absorbing angular misalignment during the 85 mm extension.
Package Diverting
Actuates a routing flap on a packaging line where the stainless body resists washdown, and the -S magnet confirms the flap position via a DMSG sensor.
Small Pallet Stops
Deploys an 85 mm stopper pin on a low-profile roller conveyor, safely halting boxes weighing up to 5.1 kg using the CA clevis to pivot under load.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X85SCATC the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 85 mm stroke model, verify your load against the 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull figures at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, stepping down to the Ø12 bore yields 56.5 N, while moving up to the Ø20 bore provides 157.0 N. At 85 mm, the Ø6 mm rod is well within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke, keeping side-load stress manageable. Remember that venting the air or centering the valve causes the piston to drift, as the TPU bumpers only soften the end of travel rather than locking the rod. For suspended loads, install a pilot-operated check valve or an external rod lock. The TC trunnion and CA rear clevis supply pivot articulation, and the -S magnet enables sensor tracking.
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 MI16X85SCATC FAQ
This Ø16 mm bore cylinder uses a 1/8" 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 of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, it uses fixed TPU bumper pads to decelerate at the stroke end, not an adjustable air cushion. It also does not lock the rod if air is lost; the piston drifts, so you need an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a suspended load.
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