Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X55SU
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X55SU is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 55mm 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
- Stroke55 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 MIC16X55SU
Dial in end-of-stroke deceleration with the AirTAC MIC16X55SU, a double-acting round-body mini cylinder built around a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mild washdown resistance. Because this 16 mm bore uses the ISO 6432 mounting interface, it drops directly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises. The integrated piston magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG position switches.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N, peaking at 140.7 N push when supply rises to 0.7 MPa. That translates to a safe working load of roughly 60 N, or about 5.1 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed shock, while the U-type back cover provides a 90-degree port orientation.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X55SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X55SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 MIC16X55SU
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×55 | 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 MIC16X55SU Is Used
Small Part Ejection
Uses the 100.5 N push force to flick light plastic components out of a mold, relying on the adjustable air cushion to prevent bounce at 800 mm/s.
Package Deflection
Pushes small cartons on a sorting line with a safe 60 N working load, while the stainless build handles occasional washdown.
Sensor Actuation
Triggers a micro-switch using the 5.1 kg vertical lift capacity, confirming position via CMSG sensors enabled by the -S magnet.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X55SU the Right Cylinder?
If 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa is too light, step up to the MIC20X50, which pushes 157 N; if you need less force and can forgo the cushion, the smaller MI bumper cylinder is the only option below this bore. Choose this 16 mm unit for high-speed strokes where the adjustable air cushion protects the load from impact. The M5×0.8 port and M6x1.0 male rod thread match standard mini fittings.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates near the stroke end; it is not a brake. If the air supply drops, the piston will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve to hold a suspended load. The -S magnet enables CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, and you can mount via LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot or TC trunnion.
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 MIC16X55SU FAQ
This double-acting cylinder pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and pushes 140.7 N / pulls 120.9 N at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical max force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It features an M5×0.8 port, an M6x1.0 male rod thread, and operates at 30-800 mm/s.
No, the adjustable air cushion at both ends only decelerates the piston near stroke end to reduce shock; it is not a lock or brake. On air loss the piston drifts, so you need an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a load. The -S magnet allows CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches for position confirmation.
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