Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50CA
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50CA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 MIC16X50CA
Dial in end-of-stroke deceleration with the AirTAC MIC16X50CA, a double-acting round-body mini cylinder built with a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mild washdown resistance. It uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping cleanly into standard mini-cylinder brackets. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed shock, protecting your payload far better than a fixed bumper.
At 16 mm bore and 50 mm stroke, this CA rear-clevis unit pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa on an M5×0.8 port. That translates to a safe working load of roughly 60 N, lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot host CMSG or DMSG sensors.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 MIC16X50CA
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 MIC16X50CA Is Used
Light Pick-and-Place
Cushions the abrupt stops of small grippers moving electronic components at high cycle rates without bouncing the part.
Carton Flap Tucking
Provides the 60 N safe working force needed to fold light cardboard flaps, with the CA clevis accommodating arm misalignment.
Lab Dispense Head
Drives a small fluid nozzle with repeatable 50 mm travel; the stainless build resists mild chemical splashes during washdown.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50CA the Right Cylinder?
If you need less force, dropping to an 8 mm or 10 mm bore moves you to the MI bumper-only line, sacrificing the adjustable cushion. Stepping up to the MIC20X50 yields 157 N push at 0.5 MPa when this 16 mm bore comes up short. Keep the cushion dialed in for speeds approaching the 800 mm/s maximum to prevent endcap slamming.
The CA rear pivot cover suits angular load swings. Because this is a non-magnet SKU, position sensing is unavailable. Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end; it will not hold a load on air loss. Install an external pilot check valve or rod lock if you need static position holding.
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 MIC16X50CA FAQ
It features an M5×0.8 air port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa the push is 140.7 N and pull is 120.9 N. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU lacks the internal magnet. You must order the -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG magnetic switches. The adjustable air cushion functions independently of the magnet and smoothly decelerates the load at both stroke ends.
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