Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X15CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X15CA is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
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About the Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X15CA
Generating 74.9 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this AirTAC MSI16X15CA is a stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder built for single-acting push operation. Compressed air extends the Ø6 mm rod through its 15 mm stroke, while an internal return spring brings it back to a normally retracted rest state. Because the spring handles the return, the unit needs only one air line, saving plumbing and ensuring the rod retracts automatically upon air loss. The listed force is already net of the spring resistance.
Constructed with a riveted stainless barrel and rod, it withstands mild washdown environments and uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface for direct bracket interchangeability. This CA back-cover variant features a rear pivot/clevis mount. For sizing, its safe working load is roughly 45 N, and it can vertically lift about 3.8 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X15CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X15CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MSI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 MSI16X15CA
| MSI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 MSI16X15CA Is Used
Light-Duty Clamping
Delivers 74.9 N of push force to hold light workpieces in a fixture, using the spring return to release the part safely when air is cut.
Part Ejector
Pushes small finished goods off a conveyor line with a 15 mm stroke, relying on the fail-safe retract to keep the path clear during stoppages.
Gating Mechanism
Actuates a small diverter gate on a packaging line, where the single air line simplifies valve requirements and the ISO 6432 body fits tight spaces.
Is the Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X15CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing by push force, this 16 mm bore yields 74.9 N at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, the smaller Ø12 bore provides 44.0 N; if you require more, stepping up to the Ø20 bore gives 119.5 N. Remember that a minimum of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the internal spring, and the fixed TPU bumpers only soften the stroke ends without locking the load. The 15 mm stroke falls well within the 80 mm spring-limited standard for this bore. Use the CA rear pivot clevis for angular movement, and select an -S magnet variant if position sensing is needed.
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 MSI16X15CA FAQ
It provides a push force of 74.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 115.1 N at 0.7 MPa. A minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the return spring, and the rod retracts to its rest state when air is released.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. You would need the -S variant for position detection. It is a single-acting push cylinder, not double-acting.
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