
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X375SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 375mm 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.
Delivering 140.7 N of push force at 0.7 MPa, the AirTAC MIC16X375SCA is a double-acting round-body mini cylinder built for demanding, high-speed tasks. It features a stainless-steel barrel and piston rod to resist mild corrosion and washdown environments. The built-in piston magnet (-S) allows for direct mounting of CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position switches.
Unlike standard bumper models, this unit uses an adjustable air cushion at both stroke ends. Turning the cushion needle lets you dial in the deceleration to absorb end-of-stroke shock, protecting your payload and lowering noise. With a 375 mm stroke and a CA rear pivot cover, it offers a calculated safe working load of roughly 60 N, lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Air connects via an M5×0.8 port.
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X375SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 375 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.
| 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.
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×375 | 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.
Shoots small plastic or metal parts out of a press die at high speed, using the adjustable cushion to stop the 375 mm rod smoothly without slamming the rear cover.
Pushes lightweight cartons off a main conveyor belt; the stainless build handles occasional washdown, while the CA pivot mount accommodates the arc of the diverting arm.
Moves sample trays horizontally where the 60 N safe working load is plenty, relying on the tuned air cushion to prevent sudden jolts that could spill liquids.
If you need less force, dropping down is not an option within the MIC cushioned range, as smaller bores (Ø8/10/12) only come as bumper-equipped MI types. Stepping up to the MIC20X50 yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa. You should select this Ø16 bore when your speed hits the 30-800 mm/s range and you need to actively tune out end-of-stroke shock rather than relying on a fixed rubber bumper.
The adjustable cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of its travel; it does not function as a brake or lock. If your application must hold a vertical load during a compressed air loss, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. This specific SKU includes the -S magnet for sensors and uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, ensuring it drops right into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
Quick checklist
This 16 mm bore cylinder uses an M5×0.8 air port. At 0.5 MPa it provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it provides 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull. 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 its stroke to reduce shock; it is not a brake or lock. The piston will drift if air is lost. For position holding, use an external rod lock or pilot check valve. The -S magnet enables CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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