Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X100CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X100CA is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 100mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X100CA
Delivering 74.9 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this AirTAC round-body mini cylinder uses compressed air to extend and an internal spring to retract. The stainless-steel barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, while the CA rear pivot cover simplifies clevis mounting. It needs only one air line, saving piping and valve costs.
Because it is spring-returned, the rod safely falls back to the retracted position upon air loss. It requires at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring, and the fixed TPU bumpers absorb end-of-stroke impacts. The 100 mm travel exceeds the standard 80 mm spring limit for this bore, making it a non-standard, made-to-order unit. Without the -S magnet option, this SKU cannot accept position sensors.
Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X100CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X100CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MSI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed TPU bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 74.9 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 115.1 N |
Single-acting push: air extends the rod; the return spring retracts it. Forces already net the spring; minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa.
Model Code: Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X100CA
| MSI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X100CA Is Used
Long-Reach Parts Ejection
Pushes finished parts out of a machining zone with 74.9 N, using the 100 mm travel to clear deep fixtures before the spring safely retracts the rod.
Diverter Gate Actuation
Extends a sorting flap along the conveyor line; the spring return ensures the gate snaps shut on air loss, preventing product jams.
Carton Flap Folding
Provides reliable push force to fold packaging flaps, with the CA pivot mount allowing angular alignment during the 100 mm travel.
Is the Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X100CA the Right Cylinder?
Size this actuator by its net push output: 74.9 N at 0.5 MPa or 115.1 N at 0.7 MPa. If your load is lighter, step down to the Ø12 bore (44.0 N); if heavier, step up to the Ø20 bore (119.5 N). Keep in mind the spring needs a minimum 0.2 MPa to extend the rod. The 100 mm stroke is non-standard for single-acting models and will be produced as a made-to-order item.
This version has no magnet and cannot host CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. It uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface for standard mini brackets, and the CA back cover provides a rear pivot point. For a safe working load, plan around 45 N, which yields a vertical lift capacity of about 3.8 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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 0.2 – 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 MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X100CA FAQ
This single-acting cylinder provides a push force of 74.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 115.1 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring. Upon air loss, the spring drives the rod to the retracted rest position.
No, this specific SKU lacks the internal magnet required for sensors. You must select an -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. It features a stainless-steel round body and uses fixed TPU bumper pads rather than adjustable air cushions.
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