
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X150CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 150mm 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.
Delivering 56.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles compact automation with ease. The Ø12 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 air port and a Ø6 mm piston rod with an M6x1.0 male thread. Its round-body, riveted construction relies on a stainless barrel and rod that shrug off mild corrosion better than painted alternatives in damp environments.
Built to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets. The rear CA clevis allows pivoting articulation, while fixed TPU bumper pads absorb stroke-end impacts. Plan for roughly 34 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 2.9 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin.
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X150CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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.
| 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.
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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.
Actuates lightweight sorting flaps on packaging conveyors where the CA pivot mount accommodates the swing arc.
Pushes prepared test tubes out of a carousel using a corrosion-resistant stainless rod that withstands daily washdowns.
Provides the 56.5 N stroke needed to eject molded plastic components from an assembly fixture.
When sizing this 12 mm bore, stepping down to an Ø8 unit drops the output to 25.1 N push, whereas moving up to a Ø16 bore raises it to 100.5 N. Because this 150 mm stroke is relatively long for a mini cylinder, minimize side-loading to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear. The CA rear pivot mount is ideal for articulating linkages but note that air loss will cause the piston to drift; use a pilot check valve if you need to suspend a load safely.
This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensors. If your application requires end-of-stroke detection, select the -S variant instead.
Quick checklist
This double-acting cylinder features an M5x0.8 port. It generates 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 79.1 N push and 59.4 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this SKU lacks the internal magnet required for switches. You must choose an MI12 model with the -S suffix to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The unit uses fixed TPU bumper pads rather than an adjustable air cushion.
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