Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC40X160SU
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC40X160SU is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mildly corrosive environments.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC40X160SU
Delivering 628.3 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, the MIC40X160SU is a robust round-body stainless steel mini cylinder built for demanding double-acting service. The Ø40 bore operates on a 1/4" port and features a U-style 90-degree rear cover for convenient port orientation and mounting flexibility.
Unlike basic bumper models, this unit integrates an adjustable air cushion at both stroke ends. You can tune the needle valve to smoothly decelerate heavy loads at high speeds, protecting your machinery from impact damage. The stainless steel barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown environments, making it a highly durable choice. With a safe working load around 377 N, it can comfortably lift about 32 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC40X160SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC40X160SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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. Note: the Ø40 bore is a larger, non-ISO-6432 size.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | 739 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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 MIC40X160SU
| MIC | round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 MIC40X160SU Is Used
Heavy Package Diversion
Handles robust 30 kg cartons on high-speed sorting lines, using the adjustable air cushion to silently stop the 160 mm stroke without jarring the belt mechanics.
Vertical Lift Gates
Raises and lowers lightweight access doors; the 628.3 N push force at 0.5 MPa easily overcomes gravity while the stainless build survives humid dock environments.
Press Ejection Systems
Pushes finished parts out of a press at up to 800 mm/s, relying on the tuned end-cushions to prevent the ejected components from bouncing or causing damage.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC40X160SU the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40 mm bore option, stepping down to the MIC32X50 yields 402.2 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while no larger standard MIC bore exists above this. Choose the MIC40X160SU when moving heavier masses at high cycling speeds where the precision needle-set air cushion is required to absorb end-of-stroke shock.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of its travel; it does not function as a brake. If your application must hold a load vertically during air loss, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. This SKU includes the -S magnet for position sensing using CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, and supports LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot, and TC trunnion mounts.
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 MIC40X160SU FAQ
This double-acting cylinder features a 1/4" port and a 16 mm rod. It generates 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or 879.6 N push and 738.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 128.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of its stroke to reduce shock; it is not a locking brake. The piston will drift on air loss. You must use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for position holding. The -S magnet allows CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors for stroke confirmation.
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