Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45U
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45U 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 MIC16X45U
Soaking up end-of-stroke shock at high speeds, the AirTAC MIC16X45U relies on a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends rather than a fixed bumper. This double-acting round-body mini cylinder uses a stainless-steel barrel and piston rod to resist mild corrosion and washdown, and it conforms to the ISO 6432 mounting interface for standard mini brackets. The U-type back cover provides a 90-degree port and mounting orientation.
In the 16 mm bore class, it generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, yielding a safe working load of about 60 N or a vertical lift of roughly 5.1 kg with a 2:1 margin. The M5×0.8 port and M6x1.0 male rod thread simplify integration. Note that this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45U |
|---|---|
| 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 MIC16X45U
| 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 MIC16X45U Is Used
Small Part Ejection
Shoots light plastic parts out of a machining fixture at speed, using the adjustable cushion to prevent the 6 mm rod from slamming the end cap.
Flap Deflection
Pushes cardboard flaps on a compact packaging line where the 100.5 N force is sufficient and the U cover allows tidy 90-degree mounting.
Lab Dispenser Actuation
Drives a small fluid dispenser head in a washdown environment, benefiting from the stainless build and smooth needle-tuned stroke ends.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X45U the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, stepping down drops you into the MI bumper-only series, which lacks the adjustable cushion. Stepping up to the MIC20X50 gives you 157 N push at 0.5 MPa if the 100.5 N here is insufficient. The dual-end cushion is most valuable when cycling at high speeds or moving sensitive loads, as it lets you tune the deceleration to prevent banging. For mounting, you can use LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot, or TC trunnion brackets alongside the U-type rear cover.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it does not function as a lock or brake. If your application must hold a load vertically during air loss or valve centering, the piston will drift, so you should add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, position sensing is unavailable unless you switch to the magnet-equipped variant.
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 MIC16X45U 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 force of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. You would need the magnet-equipped variant for sensing. It features a stainless-steel round body with an adjustable air cushion at both ends.
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