Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X12SU
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X12SU is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø10mm bore and 12mm stroke, M5×0.8 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.
- BoreØ10 mm
- Stroke12 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
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About the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X12SU
Generating 39.3 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles very short 12 mm movements with precision. The riveted construction pairs a corrosion-resistant barrel and rod with fixed TPU bumper pads that absorb stroke-end impact. Because the bore is just 10 mm, it uses an M5x0.8 air port and an M4x0.7 male rod thread.
The built-in piston magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing, while the U back cover provides a 90-degree port orientation for tight routing. Plan for roughly 24 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 2 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Its compact 10 mm ISO 6432 mounting interface drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X12SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X12SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø10 mm |
| Stroke | 12 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 200 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 (Ø10mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 39 N | 33 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 55 N | 46 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 8 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X12SU
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 10 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×12 | 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 MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X12SU Is Used
Micro-Clamp Actuation
Drives small 12 mm clamping strokes on electronic PCB routing fixtures, using its 39.3 N output to hold delicate panels without crushing them.
Sensor Deflection
Pushes a test probe into position on a quality control stand, where the built-in magnet triggers a DMSG switch to confirm the 2 kg force application.
Flap Diverting
Pivots a lightweight guide flap on a small-parts packaging conveyor, benefiting from the 90-degree U back cover to keep the M5x0.8 airline neatly routed.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X12SU the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 10 mm bore, compare it against the neighbouring MI8 and MI12 options. The smaller MI8 yields 25.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the MI12 provides 56.5 N—use the larger bore if your payload exceeds the 2 kg vertical lift equivalent of this model. The 12 mm stroke is extremely short, minimising rod-bending risks and side-load deflection.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for sensing, but a plain MI cylinder cannot hold a load if air pressure drops or the valve is centred; the piston will drift. For suspended loads that must resist gravity during an air loss event, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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 MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X12SU FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 39.3 N push and 33 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it provides 55 N push and 46.1 N pull. The theoretical maximum force is 8 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port is M5x0.8 and the male rod thread is M4x0.7.
No, the piston drifts if air is lost or the valve is centred; use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for holding. It has fixed TPU bumper pads that decelerate the stroke end, not an adjustable air cushion. The -S magnet allows CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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