Airtac MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X160S
The AirTAC Airtac MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X160S is a genuine double acting, double rod + 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, double rod + cushion
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X160S
Twin extending rods give this stainless round-body mini cylinder identical 527.8 N force in both directions at 0.5 MPa, making it ideal for guided, shock-sensitive moves. A built-in magnet (-S) allows CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches to track position, while the adjustable air cushion at each end absorbs high-speed end-of-stroke impact.
Driven by a 1/4 inch port and a 16 mm rod with an M12x1.25 thread, the unit handles a safe working load of roughly 317 N. The stainless construction resists mild washdown corrosion, and the 160 mm stroke operates smoothly between 30 and 800 mm/s.
Airtac MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | MICD mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod + 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 | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 739 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 108 kgf |
Double-rod: a rod exits both covers, so output force is equal in both directions (rod-side area used).
Model Code: Airtac MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X160S
| MICD | round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, 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 MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X160S Is Used
Product Divertor
Uses the equal 527.8 N force both ways to push packages smoothly on a high-speed belt, while the air cushions prevent harsh end-of-stroke slamming.
Pallet Stopper
The twin-rod design resists torsional twist when halting heavy pallets, and the built-in -S magnet triggers DMSG sensors for precise timing.
Film Feed Tensioning
Delivers a steady 317 N safe working load to maintain wrapping tension, relying on stainless construction to endure humid packaging environments.
Is the Airtac MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X160S the Right Cylinder?
At 0.5 MPa this 40 mm bore generates 527.8 N both ways, sitting above the 32 mm bore (345.6 N) and representing the largest available MICD size. The through-rod design prevents rotation and the needle-set air cushions decelerate fast loads, though they do not brake or hold position on air loss—use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for that.
Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, and TC trunnion (SDB is not offered on this double-rod variant). Because this is an -S model, you can directly mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors without further modification.
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 MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X160S FAQ
Because a rod exits both ends, force is equal both ways: 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa, 738.9 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical 107.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a 1/4 inch port.
No, the adjustable air cushions only decelerate the piston near the stroke ends to absorb shock; they do not act as a lock or brake. The -S magnet enables position sensing, but you need an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a load.
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