
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X100U is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 100mm stroke, 1/8" 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.
High-speed actuation demands precise deceleration, which the AirTAC MIC20X100U delivers through needle-set adjustable air cushions at both stroke ends. This double-acting, round-body stainless steel mini cylinder pairs an 8 mm piston rod with a 1/8 inch port to generate 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Its riveted stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown, while the 100 mm stroke drops cleanly into ISO 6432 standard mini-cylinder mounting interfaces.
For practical sizing, the 157 N @0.5 MPa output translates to a safe working load of roughly 94 N, or about 8 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 safety margin. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. The rear U cover provides a 90-degree mounting option for compact machinery layouts.
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X100U |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 | 157 N | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | 185 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 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). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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.
Uses the 157 N push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect light cartons on a high-speed sorting line, relying on the adjustable air cushion to stop the 100 mm stroke smoothly without slamming.
Ideal for seating electronic connectors or light pins, where the needle-set cushion decelerates the rod at the end of travel to prevent damaging fragile parts.
Leveraging the rear U cover for upright mounting, this cylinder acts as a pneumatic stop for tote boxes, absorbing kinetic energy via the dual-end cushions.
When sizing this 20 mm bore, stepping down to the MIC16 drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 100.5 N, whereas moving up to the MIC25 raises it to 245.3 N. Choose this 100 mm stroke unit for high-speed cycles where the adjustable air cushion is essential to soak up end-of-stroke shock and protect the payload. Note that the cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of travel; it does not function as a lock or brake.
If your system loses air or the valve is centered, the piston will drift, so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve to hold a suspended load. Mount the body using LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot, or TC trunnion hardware. Because this specific SKU omits the internal magnet, it cannot accept position switches; you must specify the -S variant to enable CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors.
Quick checklist
This double-acting cylinder features a 20 mm bore, an 8 mm piston rod, a 1/8 inch port, and an M8x1.25 male rod thread. It generates 157 N of push and 131.9 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, 219.8 N of push and 184.7 N of pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum force of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU lacks the internal magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches; you need the -S variant for sensing. Additionally, the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end and does not act as a brake, so the load will drift if air pressure is lost.
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