Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X20SU
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X20SU is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 MIC16X20SU
Tame high-speed end-of-stroke shock with the AirTAC MIC16X20SU, a 16 mm bore, 20 mm stroke double-acting mini cylinder. Needle-set air cushions at both ends absorb kinetic energy to protect your payload, a step up from fixed rubber bumpers. The stainless steel round barrel and Ø6 mm rod shrug off mild washdown corrosion, and the built-in piston magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG position switches.
Operating at 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, this ISO 6432 mounting-interface cylinder pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa. For sizing, expect a safe working load of about 60 N, or roughly 5.1 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The U-style rear cover provides a 90-degree port orientation for tight layouts, and the M5×0.8 air port keeps flow compact.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X20SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X20SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 MIC16X20SU
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 MIC16X20SU Is Used
Light Pick-and-Place
Cushions the 20 mm stroke at high cycle rates for small component transfer without bounce.
Flap Folding
Provides 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa to tuck carton flaps smoothly on packaging lines.
Small Part Ejection
Uses the 86.4 N pull force to eject light plastic parts from a mold without slamming.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X20SU the Right Cylinder?
If you need less force, the smaller bore options in this family are MI-only bumper cylinders without adjustable cushions, so the MIC16X20SU is your entry point into cushioned deceleration. Stepping up to the MIC20 bore raises the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N for heavier slides. Choose this 16 mm model for high-speed, low-mass moves where shock absorption matters.
The adjustable cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it does not lock or hold the load. If power drops, the rod drifts, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads. Mount it via standard ISO 6432 brackets, and use the -S magnet with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors for end-position confirmation.
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 MIC16X20SU FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 120.9 N. The theoretical max force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port is M5×0.8.
Yes. The -S suffix means it has a built-in piston magnet, so you can mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches for reed or electronic sensing.
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