AirTAC MSI16 Single-Acting Push Mini Cylinder, 16 mm Bore
Every AirTAC MSI16 configuration on one page: 85 stock order codes with strokes from 5 to 100 mm and 5 cover/mounting combinations, from $26.02. Pick a stroke, cover and mounting and version to see the exact order code and price.
This combination is not a stock order code. Request a quote and we will confirm availability and price.
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the AirTAC MSI16
The AirTAC MSI16 is a single-acting, spring-return stainless-steel mini cylinder (push type) with a 16 mm bore and a 6 mm piston rod. Compressed air extends the rod and a built-in spring retracts it when the air is released, so the rod rests retracted; only one port takes air. Catalog output with the spring force already deducted is 74.9 N push at 0.5 MPa and 115.1 N at 0.7 MPa. The spring stroke has no air behind it, so it must not carry a load.
All MSI16 versions share M5×0.8 air ports, an M6×1.0 rod thread and rubber bumpers at both ends. The cylinder runs on filtered air between 0.2 and 1.0 MPa (proof 1.5 MPa), from -20 to +70 °C, at 50 to 800 mm/s. This page lists 85 stock order codes with strokes from 5 to 100 mm; the catalog maximum stroke is 100 mm.
MSI16 Technical Specifications
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
|---|---|
| Stock strokes | 5 – 100 mm |
| Catalog maximum stroke | 100 mm (longer on request) |
| Acting type | Single acting, spring return (push) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Piston rod / rod thread | Ø6 mm / M6×1.0 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40 µm 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 | Rubber bumper at both ends |
Source: AirTAC Products Catalog 2026A (PDF01-P0426), MI series (MSI) ordering code and specifications.
Catalog output force (Ø16 mm)
| Pressure | Push (spring deducted) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 74.9 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 115.1 N |
AirTAC catalog values for the single-acting push type: air force on the full bore less the return-spring force. The spring stroke delivers no rated force.
How the MSI16 Order Code Is Built
| MSI16 | Series and bore (16 mm) |
|---|---|
| X100 | Stroke in mm |
| S | Built-in magnet for position sensors (blank = none) |
| CA / CM / R / U | Back cover: CA clevis-end cover; CM round-end cover; R axial-port cover; U radial-port cover |
| FA / LB / SDB / TC | Mounting: FA front flange; LB foot bracket; SDB rear pivot bracket; TC center trunnion (blank = none) |
| G / T | Port thread: G = G (BSPP), T = NPT, blank = PT |
All AirTAC MSI16 Order Codes (85)
Each order code links to its own datasheet page. Use Select to load it into the configurator above.
| Order code | Stroke (mm) | Back cover · Mounting | Magnet · Thread | Price | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI16X5SU | 5 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X10CA | 10 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X10SCA | 10 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X10CM | 10 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X10SCM | 10 mm | CM round-end cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X10R | 10 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X10SR | 10 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X10RTC | 10 mm | R axial-port cover + TC center trunnion | - · PT | $33.46 | |
| MSI16X10U | 10 mm | U radial-port cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X10SU | 10 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X15CA | 15 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X15SCA | 15 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X15CM | 15 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X15SCM | 15 mm | CM round-end cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X15R | 15 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X15SR | 15 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X15SRTC | 15 mm | R axial-port cover + TC center trunnion | S · PT | $35.12 | |
| MSI16X15U | 15 mm | U radial-port cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X15SU | 15 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X20CA | 20 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X20SCA | 20 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X20CM | 20 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X20SCM | 20 mm | CM round-end cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X20R | 20 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X20SR | 20 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X20SU | 20 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X25CA | 25 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X25SCA | 25 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X25CM | 25 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X25SCM | 25 mm | CM round-end cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X25R | 25 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X25SR | 25 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X25U | 25 mm | U radial-port cover | - · PT | $26.02 | |
| MSI16X25SU | 25 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X30CA | 30 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X30SCA | 30 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X30CM | 30 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X30R | 30 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X30U | 30 mm | U radial-port cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X30SU | 30 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X35SCA | 35 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X40CA | 40 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X40SCA | 40 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X40CM | 40 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X40SCM | 40 mm | CM round-end cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X40R | 40 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X40SR | 40 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X45CA | 45 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X50CA | 50 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X50SCA | 50 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X50CM | 50 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X50SCM | 50 mm | CM round-end cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X50R | 50 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X50SR | 50 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X50U | 50 mm | U radial-port cover | - · PT | $27.67 | |
| MSI16X50SU | 50 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $29.28 | |
| MSI16X60CA | 60 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $29.06 | |
| MSI16X60SCA | 60 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $30.67 | |
| MSI16X60CM | 60 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $29.06 | |
| MSI16X60SCM | 60 mm | CM round-end cover | S · PT | $30.67 | |
| MSI16X60R | 60 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $29.06 | |
| MSI16X60SR | 60 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $30.67 | |
| MSI16X60U | 60 mm | U radial-port cover | - · PT | $29.06 | |
| MSI16X60SU | 60 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $30.67 | |
| MSI16X70CA | 70 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $29.06 | |
| MSI16X75CA | 75 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $29.06 | |
| MSI16X75SCA | 75 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $30.67 | |
| MSI16X75SR | 75 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $30.67 | |
| MSI16X75U | 75 mm | U radial-port cover | - · PT | $29.06 | |
| MSI16X80CA | 80 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $30.46 | |
| MSI16X80SCA | 80 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $32.07 | |
| MSI16X80CM | 80 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $30.46 | |
| MSI16X80SCM | 80 mm | CM round-end cover | S · PT | $32.07 | |
| MSI16X80R | 80 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $30.46 | |
| MSI16X80SR | 80 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $32.07 | |
| MSI16X80U | 80 mm | U radial-port cover | - · PT | $30.46 | |
| MSI16X80SU | 80 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $32.07 | |
| MSI16X100CA | 100 mm | CA clevis-end cover | - · PT | $30.46 | |
| MSI16X100SCA | 100 mm | CA clevis-end cover | S · PT | $32.07 | |
| MSI16X100CM | 100 mm | CM round-end cover | - · PT | $30.46 | |
| MSI16X100SCM | 100 mm | CM round-end cover | S · PT | $32.07 | |
| MSI16X100R | 100 mm | R axial-port cover | - · PT | $30.46 | |
| MSI16X100SR | 100 mm | R axial-port cover | S · PT | $32.07 | |
| MSI16X100U | 100 mm | U radial-port cover | - · PT | $30.46 | |
| MSI16X100SU | 100 mm | U radial-port cover | S · PT | $32.07 |
Need a combination that is not listed? Request a quote.
Where the MSI16 Is Used
Small pushers and stoppers
About 74.9 N at 0.5 MPa suits light pushers, stoppers, gates and ejectors.
Packaging and assembly
Compact strokes for feeders, diverters and assembly stations.
Sensed positioning
Magnet versions report stroke ends to the PLC through cylinder sensors.
Choosing the Right MSI16 Configuration
Start with the stroke. Pick the exact travel your machine needs; a longer stroke adds length, weight and air consumption without adding force. If your length is not listed, request a quote and we will confirm whether it can be built.
Then choose the back cover and mounting. The back cover sets how the rear of the cylinder is fixed or where its air enters (CA clevis-end cover, CM round-end cover, R axial-port cover, U radial-port cover). Mounting brackets on this page: TC center trunnion. R and U covers set the rear air inlet (axial or radial); a clevis-end cover with an SDB bracket or a TC trunnion lets the cylinder swing, while an FA flange or LB foot holds it rigid.
Finally pick the version: S adds a magnet for position sensors.
AirTAC MSI16 FAQ
Air extends the rod with about 74.9 N at 0.5 MPa (catalog value, spring force deducted); the internal spring retracts it when the port is vented. The force does not depend on the stroke code.
No. The return stroke is driven only by the internal spring, and AirTAC specifies that single-acting cylinders must not be loaded on it. Use a double-acting model if both directions must do work.
M5×0.8 ports.
Back covers: CA clevis-end cover, CM round-end cover, R axial-port cover, U radial-port cover. Brackets: TC center trunnion. Pick a pivoting cover or bracket when the load moves in an arc, a rigid one for straight-line loads.
Usually yes. Request a quote with the stroke, mounting and version and we will confirm whether it can be built, plus price and lead time.
0.2 to 1.0 MPa operating pressure (proof 1.5 MPa) and -20 to +70 °C on filtered air.
No. You can order a single MSI16. Orders are processed and handed to the carrier within 3-5 business days.
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Page data checked against the live catalog on 2026-11-03.
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