
The AirTAC Airtac MI25~40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI40X15R is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 15mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mildly corrosive environments.
Delivering 628.3 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles heavy-duty actuation in tight spaces. The 15 mm stroke is exceptionally short, and the rear R cover features an axial-in port to keep hose routing neatly inline with the body. Its stainless barrel and Ø16 mm rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke end.
With a theoretical maximum output of 128.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa, you can plan for a safe working load of roughly 377 N during continuous operation. This equates to lifting about 32 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin, letting you match the actuator to real part weights immediately. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches.
| Model | Airtac MI25~40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI40X15R |
|---|---|
| Series | MI mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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. Note: the Ø40 bore is a larger, non-ISO-6432 size.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | 739 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| MI | round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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.
Drives a 15 mm impact stroke to stake rivets or form metal brackets, using the full 879.6 N push force at 0.7 MPa to seat components firmly.
Secures heavy hydraulic manifolds during machining, with the rear axial-in R cover keeping pneumatic hoses parallel to the fixture to save space.
Ejects stainless steel locator pins from damp molding tools, relying on the corrosion-resistant barrel and 527.8 N pull force at 0.5 MPa for reliable retraction.
As the largest bore in the MI family, there is no larger standard size to step up to if 628.3 N at 0.5 MPa proves insufficient. If you need less force, stepping down to the Ø32 bore yields 402.2 N of push, which is often enough for lighter assemblies. The 1/4" port matches the high air volume required for the 40 mm piston. Because this is a plain double-acting cylinder, air loss or a centred valve will cause the rod to drift; the TPU pads only decelerate the end of travel and do not act as a brake. For suspended loads, specify an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
The 40 mm bore operates on a 1/4" port. At 0.5 MPa it provides 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it provides 879.6 N push and 738.9 N pull. The theoretical maximum force is 128.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not have a magnet. You must select an -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. Additionally, the Ø40 size is a non-ISO-6432 round-body mini cylinder, so mounting requires standard foot or flange brackets rather than ISO mini-clevises.
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