
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X30SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 30mm 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.
Dial in end-of-stroke deceleration with the AirTAC MIC20X30SCA, a double-acting round-body mini cylinder built for high-speed actuation. Its stainless-steel barrel and piston rod resist mild corrosion and washdown environments, while the needle-set adjustable air cushion at both ends absorbs kinetic energy to protect your payload. A 1/8" port feeds the Ø8 mm rod, yielding 157 N of push force and 131.9 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa.
This ISO 6432 mounting-compliant unit integrates seamlessly into standard mini-cylinder brackets and clevises. The -S suffix equips the piston with a magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensing. For vertical moves, expect a safe working load around 94 N, lifting roughly 8 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The CA rear pivot cover further expands your mounting flexibility on compact machinery.
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X30SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 30 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. |
| ×30 | 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.
Rapidly kicks small plastic or metal parts out of a press area using 157 N of push force, relying on the adjustable cushion to prevent bounce.
Folds cardboard flaps at high cycle rates on a packaging line, where the needle-set cushion ensures silent and shock-free end stops.
Actuates a lightweight sorting gate on a conveyor, with the stainless build holding up against occasional washdowns and the CA pivot handling the swing load.
When sizing this 20 mm bore actuator, consider the adjacent options. Stepping down to the 16 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 100.5 N, whereas moving up to the 25 mm bore increases it to 245.3 N. Choose this 30 mm stroke version for short, rapid traverses where the adjustable air cushion is critical to prevent harsh end impacts. The CA back cover provides a rear pivot point for articulated applications.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it does not function as a brake. If your system loses air, the piston will drift, so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for suspended loads. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you can directly mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors for precise positioning feedback.
Quick checklist
This 20 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and an Ø8 mm rod. It generates 157 N push and 131.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 219.8 N push and 184.7 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The variable air cushion at both ends uses a needle valve to tune deceleration, reducing shock at high speeds. It is not a locking brake. Because this model has the -S magnet, you can attach CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches for position detection.
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