Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100SCM 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 MIC16X100SCM
Dial in end-of-stroke deceleration with the AirTAC MIC16X100SCM, a double-acting round-body mini cylinder built around a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends. The stainless-steel barrel and Ø6 mm piston rod resist mild corrosion and washdown, while the 100 mm stroke drops directly into standard ISO 6432 mini-cylinder mounting interfaces. An M5×0.8 port feeds the 16 mm bore, which generates 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
For sizing, the 0.5 MPa push figure translates to a safe working load of roughly 60 N, or a vertical lift of about 5.1 kg with a 2:1 margin. The built-in piston magnet (-S suffix) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG reed or electronic switches, and the CM round rear cover provides a clean back-end port orientation. The cushion only decelerates the load near the stroke end; it is not a brake.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100SCM |
|---|---|
| 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 MIC16X100SCM
| 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 MIC16X100SCM Is Used
Light-Part Ejection
Shoots small plastic or stamped parts out of a press at high speed, using the adjustable air cushion to prevent the 6 mm rod from slamming the end cap.
Package Diverting
Pushes light cartons off a conveyor belt; the stainless build handles the occasional washdown, while the 100.5 N push force easily moves the payload.
Lab Sample Routing
Indexes sample trays in testing equipment where the ISO 6432 dimensions fit tight spaces and the needle-set cushion ensures quiet, shock-free stops.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X100SCM the Right Cylinder?
If your payload is lighter, the smaller AirTAC mini bore is the MI series bumper-only version, so the MIC16 is the smallest adjustable-cushion option available. Stepping up to the MIC20 raises the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N if this 100.5 N unit is too light. The needle cushion matters most when the piston is running near the 800 mm/s limit or moving a mass close to the 5.1 kg vertical lift threshold, where it absorbs shock that a fixed bumper cannot.
Because a plain double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure drops or the valve is centered, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the load must hold position. This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing, and you can mount it using LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot-block or TC trunnion hardware.
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 MIC16X100SCM FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder has an M5×0.8 port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. It delivers 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Yes, the -S suffix means it has a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches. The variable air cushion at both ends only decelerates the piston near stroke end to reduce shock; it is not a lock or brake, so you need a pilot check valve to hold a load vertically.
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