Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X180SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X180SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 180mm 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
- Stroke180 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X180SCA
Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 180 mm stroke with a CA pivot clevis. The riveted stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Its 1/8" port and M8x1.25 male rod thread are paired with fixed TPU bumper pads that decelerate the stroke end without adjustable cushioning.
Because it carries the -S suffix, a built-in piston magnet enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for position sensing. Plan for roughly 94 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The Ø20 bore uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping smoothly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X180SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X180SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 180 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 MI20X180SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×180 | 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 MI20X180SCA Is Used
Package Diverter Arm
Swings a sorting gate on a packaging line using the CA clevis, applying 157 N to push light cardboard cartons onto a secondary belt.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Pivots a yarn guide bar through a 180 mm arc in humid textile production, relying on the stainless steel rod to resist mild corrosion.
Bin Lid Actuator
Lifts an 8 kg hopper cover vertically in a food storage area, using the built-in magnet to trigger an EMSG sensor when fully open.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X180SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 180 mm stroke unit, step down to the Ø16 bore for lighter loads up to 100.5 N, or move up to the Ø25 bore if you need 245.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa. The CA rear pivot cover suits articulated mechanisms, but remember the piston will drift if air pressure drops or the valve is centred, as the fixed bumpers only soften stroke-end impact rather than locking the load. For secure holding, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve.
With a 180 mm extension, mind the side-load and rod-bending limits to avoid premature seal wear. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot and TC trunnion blocks, while the internal magnet supports reed or electronic sensors.
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 MI20X180SCA FAQ
This Ø20 mm cylinder uses a 1/8" port and generates 157 N push / 131.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 219.8 N push / 184.7 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, it uses fixed TPU bumper pads that decelerate the stroke end but are not adjustable cushions. The piston drifts on air loss, so for load holding you need an external rod lock or pilot check valve rather than relying on the bumpers.
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