
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X75CA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 75mm 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.
Designed for rapid, shock-sensitive tasks, this double-acting stainless steel round-body mini cylinder replaces fixed bumpers with a needle-adjustable air cushion at both ends. You can tune the end-of-stroke deceleration to protect payloads and cut noise at high cycling speeds. The Ø16 bore conforms to the ISO 6432 mounting interface, dropping into standard mini-cylinder brackets, and the CA rear pivot cover simplifies clevis mounting.
In the 16 mm class it generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, peaking at a 20.5 kgf theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa. That translates to a safe working load of roughly 60 N, or about 5.1 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 safety margin. The stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown. Note this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors; you would need the -S variant for position detection.
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC16X75CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 75 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.
| 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.
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×75 | 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.
Tuned cushioning absorbs the impact of rapidly ejecting small molded components, protecting fragile parts from end-of-stroke slamming.
Provides the 100.5 N push needed to deflect light cartons on a sorting line without the harsh rebound of a rubber bumper.
The stainless build withstands wipe-down in clean areas while the 75 mm stroke moves sample trays smoothly at high cycle rates.
When sizing this 16 mm bore, dropping down is not an option for cushioned models, as the smaller Ø8/10/12 sizes only offer fixed bumpers (the MI series). Stepping up to the Ø20 MIC bore raises the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N if you need more authority. Choose this Ø16 unit for high-speed moves where the adjustable needle cushion can dissipate kinetic energy without slamming. It operates at 30-800 mm/s with an M5×0.8 port.
Because the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end, it does not function as a brake or lock. If your application must hold a vertical load during air loss or valve centering, the piston will drift; add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. For mounting, pair the CA rear clevis with LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot or TC trunnion front options as needed.
Quick checklist
This 16 mm bore cylinder uses an M5×0.8 port and an M6x1.0 male rod thread. 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.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You must select the -S variant for sensing. The adjustable air cushion at both ends only decelerates the stroke and does not lock or hold the load.
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