Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X30SU
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X30SU is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 30mm 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
- Stroke30 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 MI12X30SU
Delivering 56.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles compact actuation 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 riveted round-body construction shrinks the footprint while the stainless barrel and rod naturally shrug off mild corrosion in damp environments.
The built-in piston magnet (-S) directly supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG reed or electronic switches for position sensing. Plan for roughly 34 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 2.9 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke extremes, and the U back cover provides a 90-degree port orientation for tight machinery layouts.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X30SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X30SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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 MI12X30SU
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×30 | 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 MI12X30SU Is Used
PCB Depaneling Gate
Actuates a lightweight routing gate in electronics assembly, using the 30 mm stroke to cleanly divert cut boards with precise positioning.
Lab Reagent Dispenser
Drives a small dosing head in analytical equipment, where the stainless build resists chemical exposure and the 2.9 kg vertical lift capacity moves the mechanism reliably.
Small Part Ejector
Pushes moulded plastic components out of a pick-and-place fixture, leveraging the 56.5 N push force to free parts without damaging them.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X30SU the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this bore, the smaller Ø10 MI yields 39.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the Ø16 MI provides 100.5 N, giving you clear boundaries if your 56.5 N requirement shifts. The 30 mm stroke keeps the rod compact to minimise side-loading and bending stresses. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you can directly mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors without modifying the cylinder. Remember that the fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate the piston near the end caps; they do not function as a lock. If your application must prevent drift on air loss or valve centring, install 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 MI12X30SU FAQ
This Ø12 mm bore cylinder features an M5x0.8 air 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 force of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Yes, the -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet compatible with CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches. The U back cover provides a 90-degree port and mounting orientation, and it uses standard ISO 6432 mini-cylinder mounting dimensions for easy bracket integration.
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