
The AirTAC Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X90CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø8mm bore and 90mm 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.
Delivering 25.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder handles compact automation tasks with ease. The Ø8 mm bore features an M5x0.8 port and a 90 mm stroke, utilizing a CA rear pivot cover for clevis mounting. Its riveted stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, outperforming painted alternatives in damp environments. The body conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
Because the rod extends and retracts via air pressure, you can plan for roughly 15 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa. This equates to lifting about 1.3 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 margin. Fixed TPU bumper pads absorb stroke-end impact, though this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot support CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
| Model | Airtac MI8~12 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI8X90CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø8 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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.
| 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.
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 8 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×90 | 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.
Pushes small wire clips into PCB assemblies using the 25.1 N output, with the CA clevis allowing the body to pivot and absorb minor alignment shifts.
Drives a tiny pump head for chemical dosing where the stainless steel construction prevents mild corrosion from ambient fumes.
Kicks lightweight plastic moulded parts out of a machining zone, lifting components under 1.3 kg safely at 0.5 MPa.
When sizing this 8 mm bore, note that it is the smallest available in the MI series, providing 18.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires more power, the next size up is the Ø12 bore, which outputs 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. The 90 mm stroke is well within the 150 mm standard maximum, keeping the unit compact. For pivoting loads, the built-in CA clevis is ideal, but remember that a standard cylinder drifts if air pressure is lost; add an external rod lock or pilot check valve if you need to hold a load securely.
Quick checklist
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. The air port is M5x0.8.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet, so it cannot support CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. You would need the -S variant for sensor compatibility. It uses fixed TPU bumper pads for end-of-stroke deceleration, not an adjustable air cushion.
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