Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X206SU
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X206SU is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 206mm 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
- Stroke206 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 MI12X206SU
Delivering 56.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles a 206 mm stroke with a Ø6 mm piston rod. The riveted barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, outlasting painted aluminium in damp washdown zones. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface drops directly into standard mini-cylinder clevises for easy spares replacement.
Equipped with a U 90-degree back cover and fixed TPU bumper pads to decelerate the stroke end, it operates at 30-800 mm/s on an M5x0.8 port. Plan for about 34 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which means it lifts roughly 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The -S suffix denotes a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X206SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X206SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 206 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 MI12X206SU
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×206 | 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 MI12X206SU Is Used
Lab Dispenser Gate
Shifts a light 206 mm diverter flap on a benchtop fluid dispenser, using the 2.9 kg vertical lift capacity to manage small reagent bottles safely.
Small Parts Reject
Pushes defective plastic caps off a belt at 0.5 MPa, relying on the 56.5 N push force and U 90-degree rear pivot for compact side-mounting.
Carton Flap Folder
Folds light cardboard flaps on a packing line where the stainless build resists humidity, and the -S magnet confirms flap position via a DMSG sensor.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X206SU the Right Cylinder?
If 34 N of safe working load is too light, step up to the Ø16 bore (100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need less force to save space, the Ø10 bore provides 39.3 N. Because this 206 mm stroke approaches the Ø12 max standard stroke of 250 mm, watch for rod bending under side loads and ensure proper guiding. Air pressure loss will cause the piston to drift, as the TPU bumpers only soften end impacts rather than locking the load—add a pilot check valve for vertical holding.
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 MI12X206SU FAQ
The Ø12 bore uses an M5x0.8 port and M6x1.0 male rod thread. 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.
No, the piston will drift if air pressure drops or the valve is centred. The fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end; they do not act as a brake. Use an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a suspended load.
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