Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X200CA
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X200CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 200mm 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
- Stroke200 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 MI12X200CA
Delivering 56.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 200 mm stroke with a compact riveted build. The Ø6 mm piston rod and M5x0.8 port keep the footprint small, while the CA rear pivot cover provides a built-in clevis for angled actuation. Its stainless barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown-prone environments.
Because it conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, the body drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets. Plan for roughly 34 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa to maintain a safe margin, which translates to lifting about 2.9 kg vertically. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes, and since this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG reed switches.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X200CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X200CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 MI12X200CA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | 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 MI12X200CA Is Used
Textile Loom Deflection
Uses the CA clevis to pivot a yarn guide bracket across a 200 mm span, where the stainless body resists humid textile mill environments.
Small Parts Sorting Gate
Pushes lightweight plastic housings on a packaging line with a safe working load of 34 N, relying on the fixed TPU bumpers to quietly halt the 200 mm travel.
Lab Sample Ejection
Ejects 2.9 kg test tube racks from a centrifuge station, leveraging the compact M5x0.8 porting and double-acting action for rapid retraction.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X200CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 12 mm bore, the smaller Ø8 option yields just 25.1 N of push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the Ø16 bore provides 100.5 N if your payload exceeds the safe 34 N working threshold. The 200 mm stroke is well within the 250 mm maximum for this bore, but at full extension the slender Ø6 mm rod is vulnerable to side-loading, so ensure the load travels on a guided rail to prevent bending.
The CA pivot mount excels in applications requiring angular movement, but remember that venting the air supply will cause the piston to drift, as the TPU pads only decelerate the end of stroke and act as neither a brake nor a lock. For suspended loads that must hold position during a pressure drop, install an external pilot check valve or a dedicated rod lock.
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 MI12X200CA FAQ
This 12 mm bore cylinder features an M5x0.8 port and a 200 mm stroke. It generates 56.5 N push and 42.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 79.1 N push and 59.4 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You would need the -S variant for position sensing. It uses fixed TPU bumper pads rather than an adjustable air cushion, and the CA rear cover provides a pivot clevis.
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