Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100S 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 TMICL16X100S
Built around a twin-rod aluminium guide frame running on linear bearings, the AirTAC TMICL16X100S is a double-acting guided pneumatic cylinder that keeps the rod true under side load and torque. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends soaks up high-speed shock for smooth, square motion, while the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N of push thrust at 0.5 MPa via an M5x0.8 port. The integrated -S magnet enables solid-state position sensing.
The linear bearings provide low friction and high precision, making this unit the pick for vertical push-up moves and accurate travel where smoothness matters more than torsional stiffness. Remember that thrust is not the load limit; the allowable payload depends on the load-offset distance and must be verified from the maximum-load curves. For sizing, a safe working thrust is roughly 60 N, or about 5.1 kg of vertical push with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100S |
|---|---|
| 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 TMICL16X100S
| 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 TMICL16X100S Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Drilling
Handles light downward thrust tasks like micro-drilling or pin pressing, where the linear bearings ensure the rod stays perfectly square and the air cushion protects the workpiece at high speed.
Small Part Diverting
Pushes lightweight components across a belt line with precision, using the 100.5 N thrust to side-shift products cleanly without friction dragging on the guide frame.
Thin Foil Stacking
Deposits delicate sheets into a magazine at 100 mm stroke, relying on the low-friction linear bearings for smooth travel and the -S magnet to trigger the descent sequence.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X100S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore unit, step down if your payload is very light, or step up to the 20 mm bore (157.0 N push @0.5 MPa) if you need more force. Choose this TMICL linear-bearing variant over the brass-bearing TMICM when low friction and high travel precision outweigh the need for maximum torsional stiffness. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed or heavy moving loads, as it decelerates the piston cleanly at stroke end without harsh impacts.
Always cross-check your payload against the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves, because the load capacity falls as the mass sits further from the plate. This 100 mm stroke model includes the -S magnet, so it is fully ready for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors; a SKU without the S suffix cannot take a switch. Note that the frame resists side load but does not hold position on air loss—add an external rod lock or pilot check valve if you need to prevent drift.
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 TMICL16X100S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 120.9 N, with a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Thrust is not the guided-load limit—you must confirm the allowable payload from the TMI/TMIC load-offset curves. The air port is M5x0.8.
No, the variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of stroke to absorb shock; it is not a brake or lock, so the piston will drift on air loss. Use an external rod lock for holding. This model includes the -S magnet, allowing you to mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for position detection.
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