
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X65SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 65mm 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.
Generating 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles robust actuation tasks. The Ø20 mm bore operates on 1/8" ports and features an M8x1.25 male rod thread. Because the piston carries a magnet, it supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG position switches for automated feedback. Its stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted-steel alternatives in damp or washdown environments.
The riveted construction keeps the unit compact, while fixed TPU bumper pads absorb impact at the stroke extremes. With a 65 mm stroke, it yields a safe working load of about 94 N and lifts roughly 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The rear CA pivot cover allows direct clevis mounting, and the body conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions for easy bracket integration.
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI20X65SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 65 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.
| 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.
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×65 | 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.
Pushes light cardboard cartons on a packaging line using the 65 mm stroke and 157 N push force, with the CA clevis accommodating slight pivot alignment.
Ejects plastic test tubes from a wet processing station, leveraging the stainless-steel rod's washdown resistance and the -S magnet for cycle confirmation.
Lifts an 8 kg access cover vertically on a material hopper, operating well within the safe working load to ensure reliable, repeatable opening.
When sizing this actuator, consider the neighbouring bores: the smaller Ø16 generates 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while the larger Ø25 provides 245.3 N. If your mechanism loses air or the valve centres, the piston will drift; the bumpers only decelerate the end of stroke and do not function as a lock. To suspend a load safely, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. For high-cycle automation exceeding standard speeds, the MIC variant offers adjustable air cushioning, whereas the MID provides a double-rod option.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it provides 157 N push and 131.9 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it provides 219.8 N push and 184.7 N pull. The theoretical maximum force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This Ø20 mm bore uses 1/8" ports and an M8x1.25 male rod thread.
Yes, the -S designation means it has a built-in piston magnet ready for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The CA back cover is a pivot/clevis style. The body uses standard ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, and fixed TPU bumpers decelerate the stroke ends without acting as an adjustable cushion.
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