Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X450SU
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X450SU is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 450mm 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
- Stroke450 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X450SU
For high-speed moves needing smooth stops, the AirTAC MIC16X450SU brings a needle-set adjustable air cushion to both ends of a 16 mm bore round-body mini cylinder. The stainless steel barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown, while the U-style 90-degree rear cover simplifies port and mounting orientation. As a double-acting actuator, it pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa.
Because the piston carries a magnet (-S), you can track position with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The M5×0.8 port and M6x1.0 male rod thread drop into standard ISO 6432 mini-cylinder mounting dimensions. Factoring a 2:1 safety margin, this bore lifts about 5.1 kg vertically, yielding a safe working load of roughly 60 N. The 450 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm standard limit for this size.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X450SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X450SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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 MIC16X450SU
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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 MIC16X450SU Is Used
Light Package Diversion
Snaps a lightweight gate on a packaging line at speed, relying on the 100.5 N push force and adjustable cushion to stop cleanly without slamming.
Lab Automation Stroke
Moves small sample racks along a 450 mm path where the stainless build resists mild chemical wipe-down and the cushion protects delicate glassware.
Small Part Ejection
Pushes molded components out of a machine using the 86.4 N pull force, using the U 90-degree cover to keep the M5×0.8 port tidy in tight cells.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X450SU the Right Cylinder?
If you need less force, there is no smaller MIC cushion bore; you must drop down to an MI bumper mini cylinder, losing the adjustable deceleration. Stepping up to the MIC20X50 increases your 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N if 100.5 N is insufficient for your payload. The adjustable air cushion matters most when driving the full 450 mm stroke at high speed, as it absorbs end-of-stroke shock. Note that this cylinder does not hold position on air loss; the piston drifts, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads. Mount it via LB foot, FA flange, or TC trunnion hardware, and use the -S magnet for sensor feedback.
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 MIC16X450SU FAQ
This double-acting 16 mm bore cylinder uses an M5×0.8 port. It pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, push is 140.7 N and pull is 120.9 N. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The MIC16X450SU features an adjustable air cushion at both ends that uses a needle to decelerate the piston near stroke end, cutting shock at high speed. It is not a brake. The piston will drift on air loss, so you need an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a load.
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