Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X160U
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X160U is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø10mm bore and 160mm 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
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X160U
Generating 39.3 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles precise 160 mm strokes. The U suffix equips a 90-degree rear cover, positioning the M5x0.8 air port at a right angle for tight machinery layouts. Its riveted round body and stainless rod shrug off mild washdown and damp conditions better than painted alternatives.
Because the bore yields 39.3 N at 0.5 MPa, you can plan for roughly 24 N of real work, which translates to lifting about 2 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin. The rolled construction keeps the unit light, while fixed TPU bumper pads decelerate the piston at stroke ends. Note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors without switching to the -S variant.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X160U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X160U |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø10 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MI10X160U
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 10 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 MI10X160U Is Used
PCB Depaneling Gate
Cycles a lightweight routing blade across 160 mm to singulate circuit boards, using the 39.3 N thrust to push the gate without stressing delicate traces.
Carton Flap Folder
Relies on the 90-degree U rear cover and right-angled M5x0.8 port to tuck small box flaps cleanly within a compact packaging frame.
Lab Sample Ejector
Pushes plastic vial racks out of a testing carousel, where the stainless barrel resists daily chemical wipe-downs and the 2 kg vertical lift margin easily clears the rack weight.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI10X160U the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 10 mm bore, dropping down to an 8 mm version cuts the 0.5 MPa push force to 25.1 N, whereas stepping up to a 12 mm bore raises it to 56.5 N. The 160 mm stroke sits comfortably within the 200 mm standard maximum for this bore, though at full extension the Ø4 mm rod is more vulnerable to side loads, so guide your payload to prevent bending. Its ISO 6432 mounting dimensions let you drop it straight into standard mini-cylinder clevises and brackets.
Remember that venting the air supply causes the piston to drift, as the fixed TPU pads only soften end impacts rather than locking the rod. For suspended loads that must resist gravity during a pressure drop, install an external pilot check valve or rod lock. Furthermore, because this SKU has no internal magnet, position sensing is impossible unless you specify an -S model.
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 MI10X160U FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 39.3 N and pulls 33 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 55 N and pulls 46.1 N. The theoretical maximum force is 8 kgf at 1.0 MPa, and the air port is M5x0.8.
Yes, its Ø10 mm body uses ISO 6432 mounting dimensions for standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises. However, this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors; you must order an -S variant for position sensing.
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