Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X50CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X50CA is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 MSI16X50CA
Delivering 74.9 N of net push force at 0.5 MPa, this AirTAC MSI16X50CA is a stainless-steel round-body mini cylinder built for single-acting push operation. Compressed air entering the M5×0.8 port extends the Ø6 mm rod, while an internal mechanical spring handles the retraction. Because the spring constantly pulls the rod back, the cylinder requires only one air line and naturally returns to a safe, retracted rest state if air pressure drops. The listed force is already net of the spring resistance.
This 16 mm bore unit conforms to ISO 6432 mounting dimensions and features a CA rear pivot cover for clevis mounting. It provides a safe working load of roughly 45 N, capable of vertically lifting about 3.8 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown environments. Note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept position sensors; adding an -S variant enables CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X50CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X50CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MSI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 MSI16X50CA
| MSI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 MSI16X50CA Is Used
Light-Duty Part Ejection
Pushes finished plastic or small metal components out of a machining fixture with 74.9 N of force, relying on the spring to retract safely when air is removed.
Package Diverting Gate
Acts as a spring-return routing gate on a conveyor line, extending to redirect light boxes and automatically folding back to clear the belt on air loss.
Press-to-Hold Clamping
Secures light workpieces during assembly with a 45 N safe working load, releasing the clamp instantly when the M5×0.8 air port is vented.
Is the Airtac MSI Single Acting Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MSI16X50CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore model, compare its 74.9 N push force at 0.5 MPa against adjacent bores: the smaller Ø12 generates 44.0 N, while the larger Ø20 provides 119.5 N. Choose this unit when your load requires approximately 45 N of safe working force. Remember that a minimum of 0.2 MPa is required to overcome the return spring; below this threshold, the rod will not extend. The 50 mm stroke is well within the 80 mm standard limit for this bore.
The CA back cover allows rear pivot mounting, and the body accepts standard ISO 6432 brackets like LB foot or FA flange. Fixed TPU bumper pads soften the stroke ends without locking the load. If your application requires mid-stroke position sensing, select the -S magnet version to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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 MSI16X50CA FAQ
This single-acting cylinder provides a net push force of 74.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 115.1 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires a minimum of 0.2 MPa to overcome the internal return spring and extend the rod. When air is released, the spring fails-safe to the retracted position.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet. You must select the -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensors. It is a single-acting push cylinder, not double-acting, and uses a stainless steel round-body construction with a CA pivot mount.
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