Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SCA 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 MIC16X50SCA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, the AirTAC MIC16X50SCA is a compact double-acting stainless steel round-body mini cylinder. A needle-set adjustable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed end-of-stroke shock, protecting your payload while reducing noise. The Ø16 bore conforms to the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises.
The stainless barrel and rod offer mild corrosion resistance for light washdown environments. This model includes a built-in piston magnet for position sensing and features a CA rear pivot cover. With a safe working load of about 60 N, it can lift roughly 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Air connects via an M5×0.8 port.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SCA |
|---|---|
| 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 MIC16X50SCA
| 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 MIC16X50SCA Is Used
Light-Part Ejection
Cycles at high speed to push small plastic or aluminum parts out of a machining center, using the adjustable air cushion to prevent marking the components.
Package Diverting
Handles small carton routing on a packaging line where the 60 N safe working load is sufficient to deflect lightweight goods without jamming.
Lab Sample Handling
Moves delicate diagnostic tubes between stations, relying on the stainless construction and end cushions to ensure smooth, non-jarring transitions.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SCA the Right Cylinder?
For lighter duty, the smaller MI bumper mini cylinder lacks adjustable cushions. If you need more force, stepping up to the Ø20 MIC bore increases push force to 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa. The adjustable cushion on this Ø16 model is essential when cycling at high speeds or moving delicate loads that cannot withstand a hard impact.
Because this is a double-acting cylinder, it does not hold position on air loss—the piston will drift if pressure drops. For suspended loads, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve. This SKU includes the -S magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors, and the CA back cover provides a rear pivot point for angular alignment.
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 MIC16X50SCA FAQ
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. The air port size is M5×0.8.
No, the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end and acts purely as a shock absorber, never as a brake. If power fails, the piston will drift. You must use an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a suspended load. The -S magnet allows CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors to track position.
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