Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10SCALB
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10SCALB is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø8mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ8 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM4×0.7
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10SCALB
Generating 25.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles tiny 10 mm strokes with precision. The riveted barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown settings. Because the bore is Ø8, it uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping smoothly into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
Equipped with a piston magnet, this -S SKU supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG reed or electronic switches. For practical sizing, plan for about 15 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which means it can vertically lift roughly 1.3 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The integrated fixed TPU bumper pads decelerate the stroke end, while the M5x0.8 port keeps air connections compact.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10SCALB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10SCALB |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø8 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M4×0.7 |
| 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 150 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 (Ø8mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 25 N | 19 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 35 N | 26 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 5 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 MI8X10SCALB
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 8 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 MI8X10SCALB Is Used
Micro-Clamp Actuation
Drives small 10 mm jaw movements to grip delicate electronic components during PCB assembly without crushing them.
Lightweight Part Ejection
Uses its 25.1 N push force to flick tiny plastic moulded parts out of an injection moulding cavity.
Lab Dispenser Triggering
Taps pneumatic dispensing valves for micro-fluidic reagent drops in automated laboratory testing rigs.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10SCALB the Right Cylinder?
If 25.1 N push at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, stepping up to the Ø10 bore provides 39.3 N; there is no smaller standard AirTAC MI bore below 8 mm. This specific SKU includes an LB foot mount for secure base anchoring and a CA rear pivot cover. The integrated magnet allows direct mounting of position sensors, whereas a non-S variant cannot take a switch.
Remember that a basic cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve is centred—the bumper pads only soften the end of travel, acting as a decelerator rather than a brake. To suspend a load safely mid-stroke, incorporate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve into your circuit. Furthermore, on this very short 10 mm stroke, side loading is minimal, but always verify rod alignment 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 MI8X10SCALB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 25.1 N and the pull force is 18.8 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 35.2 N and pull is 26.4 N. The theoretical maximum force is 5.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This Ø8 bore cylinder features an M5x0.8 air port.
No, the piston will drift if air is lost or the valve is centred. The fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end and do not function as a locking brake. To maintain vertical position, you must use an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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