Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 160mm 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
- Stroke160 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 MIC16X160SCA
Tame high-speed end-of-stroke impacts with the AirTAC MIC16X160SCA, a 16 mm bore, 160 mm stroke double-acting mini cylinder built around a stainless-steel round barrel and rod for mild washdown resistance. Needle-set adjustable air cushions at both ends absorb kinetic energy to protect your payload, a step up from fixed rubber bumpers. It conforms to the ISO 6432 mounting interface for standard mini brackets and uses an M5×0.8 port with an M6x1.0 male rod thread.
In the 16 mm class, this actuator generates 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, making its safe working load roughly 60 N. That translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The CA rear pivot cover allows clevis mounting, and the integrated piston magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG position switches.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MIC16X160SCA
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 MIC16X160SCA Is Used
Light Parts Ejection
Shoots small plastic or metal parts out of a press at speed. The adjustable air cushion stops the 160 mm stroke cleanly, preventing the 6 mm rod from slamming the end cap.
Package Diverting
Pushes lightweight cartons on a conveyor. The 100.5 N push force at 0.5 MPa handles small boxes, while the stainless build resists humid packing environments.
Small Component Sorting
Gates or deflects small electronic components on a high-speed line. The ISO 6432 dimensions fit standard mini-cylinder clevises, and the -S magnet tracks position with EMSG sensors.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SCA the Right Cylinder?
If you need less force, the smaller bore MI series relies on fixed bumpers and lacks this adjustable cushion. If your payload exceeds the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, step up to the 20 mm bore MIC, which provides 157 N. The variable cushion is essential when cycling at high speeds between 30-800 mm/s with a heavy load, as it decelerates the piston smoothly.
Remember that the air cushion only slows the stroke near the end and does not brake or hold the load. If air pressure drops, the piston will drift; for vertical or suspended loads, install an external rod lock or pilot check valve. Choose LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion mounts to suit your frame.
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 MIC16X160SCA FAQ
This 16 mm bore, 160 mm stroke double-acting 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 force of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The -S suffix means it has a built-in piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. The adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end; it is not a brake. The cylinder will drift on air loss, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold vertical loads.
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