Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10U
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10U 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
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About the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10U
Delivering 25.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, the AirTAC MI8X10U is a compact double-acting round-body mini cylinder built for tight spaces. Its stainless-steel barrel and piston rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving it a real edge over painted-steel alternatives in damp or washdown-prone environments. The riveted construction keeps the body light, while fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the impact at stroke ends to protect your mechanism. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches.
For practical sizing, plan for a safe working load of roughly 15 N rather than the absolute maximum rating. This translates to lifting about 1.3 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin, making it ideal for moving very light components. The cylinder features an M5x0.8 port, an M4x0.7 male rod thread, and a U-type back cover that orients the air supply at 90 degrees for neat routing in confined enclosures.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10U |
|---|---|
| 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 MI8X10U
| 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 MI8X10U Is Used
Micro-clip insertion
Pushes delicate 1.3 kg plastic clips into electronic PCB assemblies using the 10 mm stroke, where the compact U-cover keeps the manifold plumbing flush against the machine frame.
Lab vial indexing
Advances lightweight glass vials in a diagnostic carousel, leveraging the stainless-steel rod to resist humidity and chemical vapours without surface degradation.
Tiny part ejection
Kicks small rubber gaskets out of a stamping die, relying on the fixed TPU bumper pads to silently absorb the 10 mm end-of-stroke impact without bouncing the part.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X10U the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this Ø8 bore, stepping up to the Ø12 model increases the 0.5 MPa push force to 56.5 N if your 15 N safe working load proves insufficient. As the smallest bore in the MI family, there is no smaller standard option, so this is your baseline for ultra-light tasks. The U-type back cover simplifies side-port plumbing, and because this specific SKU has no internal magnet, you must select an -S variant if your sequence requires CMSG or DMSG sensor feedback. Furthermore, a plain double-acting cylinder drifts when air is lost or a valve is centred; the bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end and will not lock the load. Use a pilot-operated check valve for position 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 MI8X10U FAQ
The Ø8 bore generates 25.1 N push and 18.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 35.2 N push and 26.4 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 5.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses an M5x0.8 air port and a 4 mm piston rod with an M4x0.7 male thread.
It conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions for easy bracket integration, but this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You must specify an -S variant for sensing capabilities. It also features a U-type back cover for 90-degree port orientation.
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