Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60U
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60U 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 MI8X60U
Delivering 25.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles compact actuation where space is tight. The Ø8 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port and a 60 mm stroke, making it easy to route small airlines. Its riveted round-body construction shrinks the footprint while the stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion in damp environments.
Because the piston generates 25.1 N, you can plan for roughly 15 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which safely lifts about 1.3 kg vertically. The rear U cover provides a 90-degree port orientation for neat side entry. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb the stroke-end impact, though this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60U |
|---|---|
| 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 MI8X60U
| 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 MI8X60U Is Used
Micro-Clamp Actuation
Drives small pneumatic grippers on PCB assembly stations, using its 1.3 kg vertical lift capacity to secure delicate electronic components during soldering.
Light-Diverter Gate
Pushes lightweight plastic guide flaps on packaging conveyors, where the 25.1 N thrust and 60 mm travel shift small cartons without crushing them.
Lab Sample Ejection
Ejects thin test-tube racks from centrifuge slots in humid laboratory settings, relying on the stainless rod to withstand frequent chemical washdowns.
Is the Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X60U the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 8 mm bore, there is no smaller AirTAC MI option below it; stepping up to the Ø10 bore raises the push force to 39.3 N at 0.5 MPa if your 15 N safe working load is exceeded. The 60 mm stroke is well within the 150 mm standard maximum, keeping the rod bending risk low. The rear U cover simplifies side-mounted plumbing in dense manifolds.
Note that a plain double-acting cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve is centred; the TPU bumpers only soften the end of travel and do not act as a brake. To suspend a load vertically, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. If you need position feedback, select the -S magnet variant to enable sensing switches.
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 MI8X60U FAQ
This 8 mm bore cylinder features an M5x0.8 port and generates 25.1 N push / 18.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, and 35.2 N push / 26.4 N pull at 0.7 MPa. Its theoretical maximum force is 5.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Yes, the Ø8 bore uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, so it drops into standard mini-cylinder clevises and brackets. However, this specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors; you need the -S variant for position feedback.
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