Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SU
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SU 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 MIC16X160SU
Soak up high-cycle shock with the AirTAC MIC16X160SU, a 16 mm bore, 160 mm stroke double-acting mini cylinder built on the ISO 6432 mounting interface. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends decelerates the piston near stroke end, taming impact noise at speeds up to 800 mm/s. The riveted stainless-steel barrel and Ø6 mm rod resist mild washdown corrosion, and the U-style 90-degree rear cover simplifies port and mounting orientation. Because this SKU carries the -S suffix, it includes a piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches.
In the 16 mm force class this actuator pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa (140.7 N / 120.9 N at 0.7 MPa), with a theoretical ceiling of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For practical sizing, figure a safe working load of about 60 N, or roughly 5.1 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Air connects via an M5×0.8 port and the male rod thread is M6x1.0. Note that the cushion only decelerates the load; it does not brake or hold position on air loss, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve if drift is unacceptable.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SU |
|---|---|
| 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 MIC16X160SU
| 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 MIC16X160SU Is Used
Small-Part Diverting
Snaps lightweight plastic trays off a belt at speed; the dual air cushions absorb the 160 mm stroke impact so the 6 mm rod and tooling survive millions of cycles.
Flap Folding
Folds carton flaps on a packaging line where washdown cleaning occurs; the stainless barrel shrugs off mild moisture while the 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is plenty for cardboard.
Pick-and-Place Ejection
Ejects small electronic components from a test fixture; the U-style 90-degree cover keeps the M5×0.8 port tidy and the -S magnet tracks position via a DMSG switch.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X160SU the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 160 mm stroke unit when you need the full standard travel of the 16 mm bore but want softer end-of-stroke stopping than a bumper-only MI provides. If 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is too much force, AirTAC does not offer a smaller cushioned MIC; you would drop down to an 8 or 10 mm bumper MI. If you need more thrust, the next size up is the MIC20, which delivers 157 N push at 0.5 MPa. The adjustable cushion matters most above 400 mm/s or when moving an inertia load close to the 5.1 kg vertical lift ceiling. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot and TC trunnion brackets, and the built-in -S magnet lets you bolt on CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors without modifying the cylinder.
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 MIC16X160SU FAQ
This 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, pushes 140.7 N and pulls 120.9 N at 0.7 MPa, and has a theoretical max force of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port is M5×0.8 and the male piston rod thread is M6x1.0. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa.
No. The needle-set air cushions at both ends only decelerate the piston near the stroke ends to reduce shock; they do not lock or brake the rod. If you need to hold a vertical load on air loss, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. The -S magnet on this unit supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensors.
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