Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X150SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X150SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 150mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X150SCA
Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 150 mm stroke with a CA pivot clevis. The Ø20 mm bore uses a 1/8" port and an M8x1.25 male rod thread. Its stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, giving it an edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. The riveted body keeps the unit compact while fixed TPU pads absorb end-of-stroke impact.
With the built-in -S magnet, you can mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for position sensing. The ISO 6432 mounting dimensions let you drop this actuator straight into standard mini-cylinder brackets. For real work at 0.5 MPa, plan for roughly 94 N of usable load; in vertical lifts, expect to raise about 8 kg safely with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X150SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X150SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 150 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | 185 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 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 MI20X150SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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 MI20X150SCA Is Used
Package Diverting Gate
Actuates a routing flap on a packaging conveyor, using the 157 N push force to swing heavy cardboard cartons into secondary lanes.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Pivots via the CA clevis to maintain yarn tension on a weaving machine, where the stainless rod withstands humid manufacturing conditions.
Bin Lid Lifting Arm
Raises access hatches on bulk material bins, comfortably handling the 8 kg vertical lift capacity calculated at a 2:1 safety margin.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X150SCA the Right Cylinder?
If you need less force, the Ø16 bore provides 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, whereas the Ø25 bore steps up to 245.3 N for heavier tasks. This 150 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum, keeping rod bending risk low. The included CA rear clevis suits pivoting loads, complemented by LB, FA, SDB and TC mounts. Because the -S magnet is present, CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensors will track the piston directly.
Remember that fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate the stroke end; they do not lock the rod. If air pressure drops or the valve centres, the piston will drift. Use an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve when you need to hold a suspended load vertically.
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 MI20X150SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157 N and pulls 131.9 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 219.8 N and pulls 184.7 N. The theoretical maximum force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This Ø20 mm bore uses a 1/8" air port.
The fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate the rod at stroke end; they do not act as a brake. The piston will drift if air is lost, so use a pilot check valve for suspended loads. The built-in -S magnet supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches.
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