Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X35SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X35SCA is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 35mm stroke, 1/8" 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
- Stroke35 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X35SCA
Generating 74.9 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder extends via compressed air and relies on an internal spring to retract. Because it is a single-acting PUSH type, you only need one 1/8" air line to operate it, saving on plumbing and valves. The listed force is already net of the return spring, meaning you get that exact thrust at the rod end.
The built-in magnet (-S) allows for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensing, while the CA rear pivot cover provides a clevis mounting interface. Conforming to ISO 6432 dimensions, it drops directly into standard mini brackets. For practical sizing, expect a safe working load of roughly 45 N, or a vertical lift capacity of about 3.8 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown environments.
Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X35SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X35SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MSI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 35 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 MSI16X35SCA
| MSI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×35 | 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 MSI16X35SCA Is Used
Light-Duty Clamping
Provides 74.9 N of thrust to hold small workpieces in place during machining, releasing automatically to the retracted rest state on air loss.
Part Ejection
Pushes finished components off a conveyor line with a safe working load of 45 N, using the spring return to quickly reset for the next cycle.
Bin Gating
Acts as a mechanical diverter for small parts bins, where the 3.8 kg vertical lift capacity easily moves lightweight gates and stops.
Is the Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X35SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing by thrust, verify if the 74.9 N output at 0.5 MPa is sufficient for your motion. If you need less force, the Ø12 bore provides 44.0 N; stepping up to the Ø20 bore yields 119.5 N. Remember that a minimum of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the internal spring, and the cylinder will fail-safe retract if air pressure is lost. The 35 mm stroke falls well within the 80 mm standard limit for this bore. Pair the CA back cover with appropriate pivot brackets, and utilize the -S magnet for electronic or reed switch integration.
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 MSI16X35SCA FAQ
It delivers 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 rest when air is released.
The -S option includes a piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. As a single-acting push cylinder, it uses one 1/8" port to extend and a spring to retract, simplifying valve requirements while offering mild corrosion resistance via its stainless construction.
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