Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X60SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X60SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 60mm 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
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X60SCA
Generating 56.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles compact actuation where mild corrosion resistance is a bonus. The Ø12 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port and a Ø6 mm piston rod with an M6x1.0 male thread. Because the -S suffix denotes a built-in magnet, you can mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches directly for position sensing.
The rolled stainless barrel shrugs off damp environments better than painted alternatives, while the fixed TPU bumper pads quietly absorb end-of-stroke impacts. With a 60 mm stroke, 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. The CA rear cover provides a pivot clevis for angular alignment.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X60SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X60SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MI12X60SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 MI12X60SCA Is Used
Small Parts Ejection
Pushes lightweight plastic mouldings out of a machining fixture using 56.5 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa.
Package Diverting
Actuates a small routing gate on a packaging line, benefiting from the CA clevis for smooth pivoting.
Lab Sample Handling
Shifts sample trays in damp laboratory enclosures where the stainless steel barrel prevents mild corrosion.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI12X60SCA the Right Cylinder?
If 56.5 N at 0.5 MPa feels excessive for your fixture, step down to the Ø10 bore (39.3 N push); if you need more authority, the Ø16 bore offers 100.5 N. Remember that venting the air causes the piston to drift, as the TPU bumpers only decelerate the stroke end rather than locking the rod. To suspend a load safely, install an external pilot check valve.
This SKU includes the -S magnet for reed or electronic sensors and features the CA pivot clevis. You can also adapt the body using LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion brackets. For a 60 mm stroke, side-loading is minimal, but keep the rod aligned to prevent premature seal wear.
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 MI12X60SCA 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 is M5x0.8.
Yes. The -S suffix means it has an integrated piston magnet, allowing you to fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for position detection along the stainless steel barrel.
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