
The AirTAC Airtac MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X200 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 200mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mildly corrosive environments.
Engineered for heavy-duty guided motion, this round-body stainless steel mini cylinder uses a through-rod design that exits both covers. Because the piston sees the rod-side area on each face, the MICD40X200 generates an equal 527.8 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa in both directions. The adjustable air cushion at each end soaks up end-of-stroke shock, allowing safe operation at speeds up to 800 mm/s without slamming the covers.
The stainless steel barrel and rod resist mild corrosion and washdown environments. Featuring a 40 mm bore, a 200 mm stroke, and a 1/4" port, this riveted construction unit provides a safe working load of roughly 317 N, or a vertical lift of about 26.9 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that this base SKU lacks a magnet and cannot host position sensors; adding the -S option enables CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
| Model | Airtac MICD Air Cushion Double Rod Mini Cylinder MICD40X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | MICD mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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.
| 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).
| MICD | round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | 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.
Uses the equal 527.8 N force both ways to push heavy pallets smoothly onto a side lane, while the twin rod prevents twist during the 200 mm transfer.
Closes heavy corrugated flaps at high speed; the adjustable air cushions absorb the end-of-stroke impact to protect the packaging mechanics.
Acts as a 200 mm stroke stop gate for totes, relying on the stainless build for damp warehouse settings and the twin rods to halt rotation.
When sizing this 40 mm bore unit, consider stepping down to the MICD32, which yields 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa for lighter loads, as there is no larger standard bore in this mini cylinder family. The double-rod layout is optimal when you need equal force both ways and resistance to rotation, while the needle-set air cushions are essential for fast, shock-sensitive moves. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, and TC trunnion, plus CA, U, R, or CM back covers, but the SDB pivot block is not offered on this double-rod variant.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it does not function as a lock or brake. If your application must hold a vertical load during air loss, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve, because the piston will drift otherwise.
Quick checklist
The double-rod design provides equal force both ways: 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa, 738.9 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical output of 107.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a 1/4" port and a 16 mm rod.
No, this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a sensor. You must select the -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The adjustable air cushions at both ends only decelerate the load and do not lock or hold position on air loss.
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