Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125 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 125mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125
Built around an MIC mini cylinder, this twin-rod guide frame uses linear bearings to keep the 6 mm rod perfectly true under offset loads. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends soaks up high-speed shock for smooth, square stops across the 125 mm stroke.
At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore delivers 100.5 N of push force, giving a safe working thrust of roughly 60 N and a vertical push of about 5.1 kg with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. The M5x0.8 port feeds the double-acting piston, which drifts on air loss since the cushion only decelerates near stroke end. This non-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor; specify the -S variant for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 TMICL16X125
| 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. |
| ×125 | 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-TMICL16X125 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125 Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Lifter
Lifts light 5 kg jigs straight up using low-friction linear bearings, with the needle cushion softening the 125 mm stroke arrival.
High-Speed Part Insertion
Drives small electronic connectors into sockets at speed, relying on the twin-rod frame to resist insertion torque without binding.
Pallet Diverter Gate
Pushes lightweight product lanes sideways on a belt line, using the 100.5 N thrust and guided frame to maintain square contact.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125 the Right Cylinder?
For lighter moves, step down to the brass-bearing TMICM16 or bumper-equipped TMIL16; for heavier torque, step up to the 20 mm bore (157.0 N push @0.5 MPa). Choose these linear bearings over brass when low friction and high travel precision matter more than torsional stiffness. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed 30-500 mm/s cycles where a fixed bumper would cause shock.
Always size the load from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves rather than the thrust figure, as allowable capacity falls as the load sits further from the plate. This base frame lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors—order the -S version if position feedback is needed. For holding a vertical load on air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve.
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 TMICL16X125 FAQ
The 16 mm bore provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The allowable guided load is NOT set by thrust—size strictly from the TMI/TMIC load-offset curves, as capacity drops the further the weight sits from the plate.
This specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches; you must order the -S variant for sensors. The linear bearings provide high precision and low friction ideal for vertical push-up moves, while the variable air cushions at both ends decelerate the piston near stroke end to absorb high-speed shock—they do not lock or hold the load.
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