
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X45SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 45mm 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.
Engineered for rapid actuation, this double-acting stainless steel round-body mini cylinder uses a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends to decelerate loads smoothly, minimizing end-of-stroke impact and noise compared to fixed bumper designs. The Ø20 mm bore develops 157 N of push force and 131.9 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, while the corrosion-resistant barrel and rod withstand mild washdown environments. It features a 1/8" port, an M8x1.25 male rod thread, and a built-in piston magnet for position sensing.
Dropping into standard ISO 6432 mini-cylinder mounting interfaces, the rear CA clevis simplifies pivot integration. With a practical safe working load of roughly 94 N, it can vertically lift about 8 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The integrated magnet enables CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches to track position, operating reliably at speeds from 30 to 800 mm/s across a -20 to +70 C temperature range.
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X45SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 45 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. |
| ×45 | 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.
Swiftly routes small cartons on a conveyor line, utilizing the adjustable air cushion to halt the 45 mm stroke gently without jarring the mechanism.
Pushes lightweight machined parts out of a fixture at high speed, relying on the 157 N thrust and stainless build to resist shop-floor splashing.
Actuates a small sorting flap for parts bins, where the CA clevis mount provides the necessary pivot action for the swinging gate.
When sizing this unit, consider the next bore down and up: the Ø16 variant yields 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, whereas the Ø25 steps up to 245.3 N. Select this Ø20 model when your application demands approximately 94 N of safe working force. The adjustable air cushion is essential for high-speed cycles carrying heavier masses, as it absorbs kinetic energy that would otherwise slam the piston. Remember that the cushion only decelerates the load near the stroke end; it does not function as a brake. If you need to prevent drift on air loss, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
The -S magnet allows seamless mounting of CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors without extra hardware. For structural mounting, the CA rear clevis pairs with standard pivot pins, and you can adapt the body using LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot-block, or TC trunnion hardware to fit your frame.
Quick checklist
This double-acting cylinder uses a 1/8" port and an M8x1.25 male rod thread. It generates 157 N push and 131.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or 219.8 N push and 184.7 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end and is not a locking brake. The piston will drift on air loss. To hold a suspended load, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. The built-in -S magnet supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensors.
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