Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X500SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X500SCM is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 500mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
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About the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X500SCM
Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, the AirTAC MIC20X500SCM is a double-acting, round-body stainless steel mini cylinder built for a 500 mm stroke. A variable air cushion at both ends lets you dial in the deceleration to absorb high-speed end-of-stroke shock, protecting your payload and cutting noise. The stainless barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown environments, while the built-in piston magnet (-S) enables position sensing with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. A CM round rear cover completes the assembly.
Designed around the ISO 6432 mounting interface for Ø20 bores, this cylinder drops into standard mini brackets and clevises easily. It offers a practical safe working load of roughly 94 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push figure), meaning it can lift approximately 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Air connects via a 1/8 inch port, and the 8 mm piston rod features an M8x1.25 male thread for straightforward load coupling.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X500SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X500SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø20mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X500SCM
| MIC | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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 MIC20X500SCM Is Used
High-Speed Package Diverting
Uses the adjustable end cushions to smoothly decelerate the 500 mm stroke at high speed, preventing damage to lightweight packaging on a sorting line.
Vertical Material Lift
Lifts approximately 8 kg loads safely with a 2:1 margin using the 157 N push force, relying on the stainless build for mildly humid environments.
Light Assembly Press
Provides repeatable 131.9 N pull force at 0.5 MPa for clamping small components, with the -S magnet enabling CMSG sensors to verify stroke endpoints.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC20X500SCM the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 20 mm bore when you need 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa over a long 500 mm stroke. If your application requires less force, stepping down is not possible within the MIC cushioned range, as the smaller Ø16 bore only yields 100.5 N; conversely, if your load exceeds 94 N safe working capacity, move up to the Ø25 bore which provides 245.3 N. The adjustable cushion is essential here: at high speeds over a 500 mm travel, the needle-set deceleration prevents harsh impacts that would otherwise damage the end caps.
Remember that the air cushion only slows the piston near the end of travel; it does not function as a brake or lock. If air pressure drops, the piston will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if you need to hold a vertical load securely. Alongside the CM rear cover, you can mount this unit using LB foot brackets, FA flanges, SDB pivot blocks, or TC trunnions to suit your frame.
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 MIC20X500SCM FAQ
This double-acting cylinder operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa with a 1/8 inch port. 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, and a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Speed ranges from 30-800 mm/s.
No, the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of its stroke to reduce shock; it is not a brake or lock. If air loss occurs, the piston will drift. To hold a load vertically, you must install an external rod lock or pilot check valve. The -S magnet allows CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches to monitor position.
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