Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X180CA
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X180CA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 180mm 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
- Stroke180 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 MIC16X180CA
Tame high-speed end-of-stroke shock with the AirTAC MIC16X180CA, a 16 mm bore double-acting mini cylinder featuring needle-adjustable air cushions at both ends. Instead of a fixed bumper, you dial in the exact deceleration to protect your payload and drop noise levels. The stainless-steel round barrel and Ø6 mm piston rod supply mild washdown and corrosion resistance, while the CA rear pivot cover simplifies clevis mounting.
Operating at 0.15-1.0 MPa through an M5×0.8 port, this ISO 6432 unit pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa. For vertical moves, it lifts about 5.1 kg with a 2:1 safety margin, giving a safe working load near 60 N. Note this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X180CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X180CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 180 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 MIC16X180CA
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×180 | 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 MIC16X180CA Is Used
Light Parts Ejection
Uses the 100.5 N push force at 0.5 MPa to knock small molded parts out of a die, relying on the adjustable cushion to soften the 180 mm stroke end.
Package Diverting
Snaps a lightweight carton across a belt at high speed, where the needle-set cushion absorbs the impact instead of transferring shock to the conveyor frame.
Small Sorter Pushing
Moves light totes into packing lanes with a safe working load near 60 N, using the CA pivot mount to accommodate slight angular misalignment.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X180CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore against the family, stepping up to the MIC20X50 yields a higher 157 N push at 0.5 MPa for heavier demands, while dropping down means relying on the smaller MI-series bumper cylinders that lack adjustable cushions. Choose this 180 mm stroke model when you need standard ISO 6432 mounting dimensions and smooth deceleration at high cycling speeds.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it does not lock or hold the load. If air pressure drops, the rod will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads. Furthermore, because this base SKU has no magnet, position sensing is impossible without upgrading to the -S variant.
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 MIC16X180CA FAQ
This double-acting cylinder has a 16 mm bore, an M5×0.8 port, and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. It generates 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 stainless-steel barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, but because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, you cannot mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG magnetic switches. You would need the -S variant for position sensing.
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