Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100 is a genuine guide-frame (guided) pneumatic cylinder — a Ø16mm double-acting MI mini cylinder built into a twin-rod guide unit running on linear bearings. The guide frame absorbs side load and torque so the 100mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100
Built around a twin-rod aluminium guide frame running on linear bearings, the TMICL16X100 integrates an MIC mini cylinder to deliver precise, double-acting motion with a 100 mm stroke. Needle-set variable air cushions at both ends absorb high-speed shock, ensuring square, quiet stops without relying on harsh bumpers. The frame handles side load and torque, keeping the Ø6 mm rod perfectly true.
In the 16 mm bore class, it generates 100.5 N of push thrust at 0.5 MPa, offering a safe working thrust of roughly 60 N or a vertical push of about 5.1 kg with a 2:1 margin (load curve permitting). Linear bearings provide low friction and high precision, making this unit ideal for vertical push-up moves. Remember that thrust does not dictate the guided load limit; allowable payload falls as the offset from the plate increases, so always size from the TMI/TMIC load curves. This non-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor, and the fluid port is M5x0.8.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Bearing type | Linear bearing (low friction, high precision) |
| Guide | Twin-rod guide frame, double-rod unit |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Acting type | Double acting |
|---|---|
| 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 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Variable air cushion, both ends |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TMI/TMIC datasheet. Guide frame & fixed plate: aluminum alloy; matching cylinder: MI/MIC round-body mini cylinder. Allowable load depends on the load-offset distance — consult the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves before final selection. Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 121 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 kgf | |
Thrust equals the underlying MI cylinder. The usable load a guide frame can carry is limited by the load-offset curve, not by thrust alone — always check both. Actual force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure.
Model Code: Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| L | Linear bearing — low friction, high precision, best for push-up / high-load. |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
TMI/TMIC family: TMI (bumper) / TMIC (cushion), bearing M (brass) / L (linear). Order the guide frame separately as F-TMICL16X100 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100 Is Used
Vertical Lift Stations
Delivering a safe vertical push of roughly 5.1 kg, the low-friction linear bearings excel in smooth push-up indexing tasks where precise end-of-stroke cushioning is critical.
Light Transfer Diverter
Handles side torque from deflecting small packages on a belt line, using the twin-rod guide frame to keep the Ø6 mm rod true during fast, repetitive cycles.
Component Press Fit
Uses the needle-set air cushion to softly seat delicate parts at the end of a 100 mm stroke, preventing impact damage while maintaining alignment.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore unit against the family, step down if your move is very light, or move up to the TMICL20X100 for heavier work (157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa). Choose these linear bearings over the brass-bearing TMICM when low friction and travel accuracy matter more than torsional stiffness. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed moves or shifting heavier masses, as it decelerates the piston smoothly at stroke end. Because the frame's allowable load drops sharply as the payload's centre of gravity moves away from the plate, verify the offset against the load curve before finalising your selection. Note that this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors; order the -S variant if position feedback is required.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required thrust at your working pressure
- ✓ Load and offset within the load curve
- ✓ Bearing: brass (torque) vs linear (precision)
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Keep the load within the load-offset curve.
- check Mount on a flat, rigid surface using the fixed plate.
- check Do not exceed the rated speed (30-500 mm/s).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa this double-acting cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull, increasing to 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. However, thrust is not the load limit; the allowable payload depends entirely on the load-offset distance and must be read from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves.
This specific SKU does not have the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches; you need the -S variant for position feedback. The variable air cushion at both ends uses a needle valve to trap and exhaust air to decelerate the piston smoothly near stroke end, but it is not a lock or brake, so the piston will drift on air loss.
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