Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X310SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X310SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 310mm 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
- Stroke310 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 MIC16X310SCA
Tame high-speed end-of-stroke shock with the AirTAC MIC16X310SCA, a 16 mm bore double-acting round-body mini cylinder built with a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mild washdown resistance. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends decelerates the load smoothly, unlike a fixed bumper. It conforms to the ISO 6432 mounting interface for standard mini brackets and uses an M5×0.8 port.
Delivering 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, this unit handles a safe working load of roughly 60 N, lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The 310 mm stroke falls within the 500 mm standard limit. The -S suffix adds a piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, while the CA back cover provides a rear pivot for clevis mounting.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X310SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X310SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 310 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 MIC16X310SCA
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×310 | 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 MIC16X310SCA Is Used
Light Parts Ejection
Cushions the stroke end when rapidly pushing small molded parts out of a machining center at 100.5 N push force.
Package Diverting
Pivots via the CA back cover to deflect light cartons on a sorting line without slamming at high cycle rates.
Lab Sample Handling
Stainless construction resists mild corrosion in clean environments while positioning sample trays over a 310 mm travel.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X310SCA the Right Cylinder?
For lighter duties, the MI bumper mini lacks adjustable cushions but shares the bore; for heavier loads, step up to the MIC20X50 class which provides 157 N push at 0.5 MPa. The adjustable cushion matters most when cycling at high speed or moving a heavy mass, where it absorbs kinetic energy to protect the mechanism. Remember the cushion only decelerates near stroke end—it is not a lock. To prevent drift on air loss, fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve. Mount via the CA clevis, LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion.
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 MIC16X310SCA FAQ
This double-acting 16 mm bore cylinder has an M5×0.8 port and pushes 100.5 N / pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N / pulls 120.9 N, with a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features needle-adjustable air cushions at both ends for smooth deceleration.
No, the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it does not lock or hold position on air loss, so you need an external rod lock or pilot check valve for vertical loads. The -S suffix means it has a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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