Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X10SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X10SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
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About the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X10SCA
Delivering 56.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this AirTAC MI12X10SCA is a compact double-acting round-body mini cylinder built for tight spaces. The stainless-steel barrel and Ø6 mm rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted-steel minis in damp or washdown-prone environments. Because the bore is Ø12, it carries the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping smoothly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises. The CA back cover equips this specific unit for pivot-mount duty right out of the box.
For practical sizing, plan for roughly 34 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which means it lifts about 2.9 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin. This SKU includes the -S piston magnet, allowing direct fitting of CMSG, DMSG or EMSG reed and electronic switches for precise end-of-stroke detection. The M5x0.8 air port feeds the chambers, while fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at the 10 mm stroke ends. Operating speed ranges from 30-800 mm/s.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X10SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X10SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| 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 250 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 (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 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 MI12X10SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 MI12X10SCA Is Used
Gate Diverter Arms
Uses the CA pivot mount to swing a small sorting flap on a packaging line, relying on the 56.5 N thrust to snap the gate shut and the 10 mm stroke to keep the footprint minimal.
Small Part Ejection
Pushes lightweight plastic mouldings out of a machining fixture, where the stainless body resists cutting fluid mist and the -S magnet confirms the ejection stroke via a DMSG sensor.
Lab Sample Handling
Indexes test tubes into a scanning station with a 10 mm tap, lifting about 2.9 kg safely and using the ISO 6432 dimensions to mount directly onto standard laboratory clevis brackets.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X10SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 12 mm bore, compare it against its neighbours: the smaller Ø8 generates 25.1 N of push, while the larger Ø16 provides 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa. Choose this Ø12 when you need roughly 56.5 N of push without stepping up to the bulk of a 16 mm body. The 10 mm stroke is extremely short, practically eliminating rod-bending side-load concerns. If your pivot mechanism requires the rear to swing freely, the CA clevis back cover on this model handles that angular alignment perfectly. Remember that a plain double-acting cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve is centred; the TPU bumpers only decelerate the stroke end rather than locking the load. To suspend a load safely mid-stroke, fit 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 MI12X10SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 56.5 N and pulls 42.4 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 79.1 N and pulls 59.4 N. The theoretical maximum force is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port for this 12 mm bore is M5x0.8.
No, the base MI uses fixed TPU bumper pads that merely decelerate the piston at the stroke end; it is not an adjustable air cushion. Furthermore, it will drift downward if air is lost or the valve is centred, so you must add an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a suspended load.
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