Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SU
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SU 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
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SU
Built for light-duty motion, the AirTAC MIC16X50SU brings adjustable air cushioning to the compact 16 mm class. As a double-acting, round-body stainless steel mini cylinder, it provides a push force of 100.5 N at 0.5 MPa (140.7 N at 0.7 MPa) and uses an M5×0.8 port. The stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion, making it suitable for washdown environments. Because this 16 mm bore follows the ISO 6432 mounting interface, it drops directly into standard mini brackets and clevises.
The integrated -S piston magnet allows position sensing with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. By turning the cushion needle at both ends, you decelerate the load smoothly at high speeds, protecting your machinery. For handling components, this bore yields a safe working load of about 60 N, lifting roughly 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The U-style back cover provides a 90-degree port and mounting orientation for tight spaces.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SU |
|---|---|
| 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 MIC16X50SU
| 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 MIC16X50SU Is Used
Light-Part Ejection
Ideal for pushing small plastic or stamped parts out of a mold at high speed, using the adjustable cushion to prevent the 6 mm rod from slamming violently into the end cap.
Package Diverting
Provides the 60 N working force needed to deflect lightweight cartons on a conveyor belt, with the stainless build surviving mildly humid packing zones.
Lab Sample Handling
Moves delicate medical or lab samples smoothly between stations, relying on the M5×0.8 port and cushion needles to ensure gentle stops without spillage.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X50SU the Right Cylinder?
If you need slightly more thrust, the next size up is the MIC20, which provides a push force of 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa; there is no smaller MIC bore, as the 8/10/12 mm classes only offer the MI bumper version. Choose this 16 mm model for high-speed, low-mass movements where end-of-stroke shock must be minimized. The adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of travel and does not function as a brake or lock. If your application must hold a load vertically during air loss, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. You can mount this unit using LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot, or TC trunnion hardware, and the U back cover suits 90-degree layouts.
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 MIC16X50SU FAQ
This double-acting cylinder has an M5×0.8 air port and a 6 mm piston rod. It generates a push force of 100.5 N and a pull force of 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 140.7 N and the pull to 120.9 N. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The -S in the model number means it has a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position switches. It features an adjustable air cushion at both ends that you tune with a needle valve to absorb high-speed shock. This cushion only decelerates the load near the stroke end; it is not a locking brake.
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