Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X10SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X10SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm 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
- Stroke10 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
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About the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X10SCA
Designed for rapid 10 mm strokes, the AirTAC MIC16X10SCA is a double-acting, round-body stainless steel mini cylinder. Its stainless barrel and Ø6 mm rod shrug off mild washdown corrosion, while the CA rear pivot cover simplifies clevis mounting. A built-in magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing.
The defining feature is the adjustable air cushion at both ends, letting you dial in needle deceleration to silence end-of-stroke bangs at high speed. Delivering 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, it yields a safe working load of roughly 60 N. It also lifts about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, and uses a 1/8" port.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X10SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X10SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 MIC16X10SCA
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 MIC16X10SCA Is Used
Small Part Ejection
Uses the 100.5 N push force to snap tiny molded parts out of a fixture, relying on the adjustable cushion to soften the 10 mm stroke end at high speed.
Flap Deflection
Cycles a light cardboard guide flap in a packaging line where the stainless build resists humidity and the CA cover provides a pivot axis.
Sensor Triggering
Moves a target into a testing station, using the -S magnet with an EMSG switch to confirm the 10 mm position before the test fires.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X10SCA the Right Cylinder?
For lighter duty, the MI16 bumper cylinder lacks adjustable cushions. If you need more force, the MIC20X50 delivers 157 N push at 0.5 MPa. Choose this 16 mm bore when your high-speed 10 mm motion needs smooth deceleration rather than a hard bumper impact. The CA pivot cover suits articulated rod-end loads.
Position sensing requires the -S magnet variant for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. Remember the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; it is not a brake. To hold a load on air loss, install an external rod lock or pilot check valve.
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 MIC16X10SCA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder has a 1/8" port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. It generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical max force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it is not a brake. On air loss the piston will drift. To hold a suspended load, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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