Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60SCA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø8mm 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.
- BoreØ8 mm
- Stroke60 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 MI8X60SCA
Generating 25.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles compact actuation where space is tight. The Ø8 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port and an M4x0.7 male rod thread. Its riveted stainless barrel and rod shrug off mild corrosion, giving a real edge over painted alternatives in damp or washdown environments.
The built-in -S piston magnet supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing. Fixed TPU bumper pads decelerate the stroke ends. For practical sizing, plan for about 15 N of real work at 0.5 MPa, which equates to lifting roughly 1.3 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø8 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 MI8X60SCA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 8 | 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 MI8X60SCA Is Used
Micro-Clamp Actuation
Drives small pneumatic clamps in PCB assembly fixtures using its 15 N safe working load to hold delicate electronic components without crushing them.
Lab Dispenser Pusher
Advances a micro-pump or valve panel in analytical instruments, where the stainless body resists humidity and the CA clevis accommodates slight misalignment.
Lightweight Part Ejector
Pushes tiny plastic moulded parts out of a sub-assembly jig, utilising the 1.3 kg vertical lift capacity to drop components into a collection chute.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this Ø8 mm bore, the next size up is the Ø10 mm class, which raises push force to 39.3 N at 0.5 MPa if your load demands more. As the smallest available MI bore, there is no smaller standard option. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis for articulated mounting, and the ISO 6432 mounting interface drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
Because the base MI relies on air to hold its position, the piston will drift if supply is lost or the valve is centred; the bumpers only soften the end of stroke and do not act as a brake. For secure vertical load holding, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. The 60 mm stroke is well within the 150 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, keeping rod bending stress low.
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 MI8X60SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 25.1 N push and 18.8 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it provides 35.2 N push and 26.4 N pull. The theoretical maximum force is 5.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This Ø8 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 air port and an M4x0.7 male rod thread.
No, a standard MI cylinder will drift if air is lost or the valve is centred. The fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the piston near the stroke end and do not function as a locking brake. To maintain a vertical position, you must fit an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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