Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X300CA
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X300CA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 300mm 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
- Stroke300 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 MIC16X300CA
Built for rapid cycling, this AirTAC MIC16X300CA round-body mini cylinder uses a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends to decelerate loads smoothly, eliminating the harsh impact typical of fixed bumpers. The stainless-steel barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown environments. Conforming to the ISO 6432 mounting interface for Ø16 bores, it drops directly into standard mini brackets and clevises.
Operating double-acting on an M5×0.8 port with a 300 mm stroke, it generates 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. This translates to a safe working load of about 60 N, or roughly 5.1 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 safety margin. Note this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors for position detection.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X300CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X300CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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 MIC16X300CA
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×300 | 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 MIC16X300CA Is Used
Light-Part Ejection
Cycles rapidly to push small plastic or stamped parts out of a press die, using the adjustable cushion to stop the 300 mm travel softly without bouncing delicate components.
Package Deflection
Actuates a routing gate on a packaging line, providing just enough 100.5 N push force at 0.5 MPa to nudge light cardboard boxes onto a secondary belt.
Lab Sample Sorting
Handles stainless-steel washdown requirements in pharmaceutical labs, pivoting via the CA clevis to move sample trays smoothly between testing stations.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X300CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, stepping up to the MIC20X50 yields a higher 157.0 N push force at 0.5 MPa for heavier loads, while dropping down requires the MI16 bumper-only variant, which lacks adjustable cushions entirely. The dual-end cushioning on this model is essential if you are driving the 300 mm stroke at high speeds, as it protects the CA rear pivot clevis from end-of-stroke shock.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it does not lock or hold the load. If power drops, the rod will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads. Furthermore, because this base unit has no magnet, position sensing is impossible without switching 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 MIC16X300CA FAQ
This 16 mm bore double-acting cylinder uses an M5×0.8 port and a 6 mm rod with an M6x1.0 male 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.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet. You must select the -S version of the MIC cylinder to mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG magnetic switches for position sensing. The adjustable air cushion and stainless build remain identical.
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