Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X35SU
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X35SU is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 35mm 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
- Stroke35 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 MIC16X35SU
Generating 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless steel round-body mini cylinder is built for compact automation. The defining feature of the MIC series is the adjustable air cushion at both ends, letting you dial in a needle valve to decelerate the piston smoothly at high speeds, protecting your payload from end-of-stroke shock. The Ø16 mm bore conforms to the ISO 6432 mounting interface, ensuring it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
The stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown environments. Equipped with a built-in piston magnet (-S), this unit supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensors for position detection, and features a U-style 90-degree rear cover for flexible port and mounting orientation. Based on the 0.5 MPa thrust, the safe working load is approximately 60 N, meaning it lifts about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X35SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X35SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 35 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 MIC16X35SU
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×35 | 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 MIC16X35SU Is Used
Small Part Ejection
Uses its 100.5 N push force to flick lightweight plastic components out of a molding zone at high speed, relying on the adjustable cushion to prevent harsh mechanical banging.
Sensor Actuation
Deploys the 35 mm stroke to trigger testing probes, moving fast enough to require the needle-set air cushion to soften the stop and protect delicate test gear.
Flap Deflection
Pushes light cardboard flaps on a compact packaging line, where the stainless build resists occasional washdowns and the ISO 6432 dimensions ease bracket replacement.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X35SU the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, stepping down drops you out of the cushioned MIC family into the MI bumper-only series, which lacks end-deceleration control. If your payload requires more force, the next size up is the MIC20, which raises the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N. Choose this Ø16 model when you need light force at high cycling speeds where the adjustable cushion prevents harsh impacts. It operates at 30-800 mm/s and uses an M5×0.8 port.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it is not a brake. If air pressure drops, the piston will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding. This SKU includes the -S magnet for switch readiness, and you can mount it via LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot, 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 MIC16X35SU FAQ
This 16 mm bore 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, or 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of the stroke; it is not a lock or brake. If air pressure is removed, the piston will drift. For vertical load holding, you must install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. This -S model includes a magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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