Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 45mm 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
- Stroke45 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 MIC16X45SCA
Built with a stainless steel round barrel and a Ø6 mm piston rod, this double-acting mini cylinder handles mild washdown environments while providing 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The integrated CA pivot cover simplifies rear clevis mounting. Because this 16 mm bore uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets.
A defining feature of the MIC series is the adjustable air cushion at both ends, letting you needle-set the deceleration to absorb high-speed stroke shock. With a safe working load of about 60 N, it lifts roughly 5.1 kg vertically on a 2:1 margin. The -S suffix means a piston magnet is installed for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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 MIC16X45SCA
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×45 | 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 MIC16X45SCA Is Used
Light Parts Ejection
Cycles at high speed to push small molded components out of a fixture, relying on the adjustable cushion to prevent bouncing at the 45 mm stroke end.
Package Deflection
Sorts lightweight cartons on a line using the 100.5 N push capacity, with the stainless build resisting humid packing areas.
Lab Sample Routing
Pivots small test tubes via the CA clevis mount, using the 5.1 kg vertical lift margin to swing trays smoothly without end shock.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45SCA the Right Cylinder?
If you need less force, dropping down is not an option within the MIC range since smaller bores lack the cushion build; you would step over to the bumper-style MI series. Stepping up to the MIC20X50 increases your 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N for heavier moving loads. The M5×0.8 port matches the 16 mm bore standard.
The variable air cushion shines at high cycling speeds up to 800 mm/s, protecting your payload from end-of-stroke impact. Remember that this needle valve only decelerates the load; it is not a brake. If your application must hold position on air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve.
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 MIC16X45SCA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder has an M5×0.8 port and an M6x1.0 male rod 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 of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end and acts purely as a shock absorber, never as a brake. To hold a load vertically during air loss, you must install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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