Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100CA
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100CA is a genuine double acting + cushion 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 typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
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About the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100CA
Tame high-speed end-of-stroke shock in compact machines with the AirTAC MIC16X100CA. This double-acting, round-body stainless-steel mini cylinder features an adjustable air cushion at both ends, letting you needle-set the deceleration to protect payloads and cut noise. The Ø16 bore conforms to the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping cleanly into standard mini brackets, while the CA rear pivot cover adds a clevis mount for angled articulation.
Built with a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mild washdown resistance, it pushes 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa and 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa. That translates to a safe working load of roughly 60 N, or a vertical lift of about 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The M5×0.8 port and 100 mm stroke provide a compact footprint, but note this non-magnet SKU cannot host a CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Variable air cushion, both ends |
| 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 | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 121 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100CA
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 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 MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100CA Is Used
Light Part Ejection
Ejects small plastic parts at high speed, using the adjustable cushion to prevent the rod from slamming and marking the product.
Lab Sample Diverting
Pivots small sample tubes via the CA clevis, where the stainless build resists mild cleaning chemicals and the 5.1 kg lift margin handles light racks.
Miniature Gate Actuation
Opens and closes lightweight flow gates on compact conveyors, relying on the M5×0.8 port for rapid response without end-of-stroke banging.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100CA the Right Cylinder?
If your payload is very light, dropping to an MI bumper mini avoids cushion tuning but sacrifices shock absorption; stepping up to the MIC20X50 yields 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa for heavier slides. The adjustable cushion matters most when cycling near the 800 mm/s limit or moving delicate loads, though it only decelerates near the stroke end and will not lock the rod on air loss. For position holding, fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve. Mount via the CA clevis or standard ISO 6432 brackets, and switch to an -S variant if you need magnetic sensing.
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 0.15 – 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 MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100CA FAQ
This double-acting cylinder pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and pushes 140.7 N / pulls 120.9 N at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses an M5×0.8 air port and a Ø6 mm piston rod with an M6x1.0 male thread.
No, this specific SKU lacks the internal magnet, so CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG switches will not function. You must select the -S magnet variant for position sensing. The adjustable air cushion at both ends functions independently of the magnet to decelerate the load.
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