Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125S 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 TMICL16X125S
Built around an MIC mini cylinder housed in a twin-rod aluminium guide frame, the TMICL16X125S delivers true linear motion on linear bearings. The needle-set variable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed shock for smooth, quiet deceleration, while the frame takes side load and torque so the rod stays square. This 16 mm bore, 125 mm stroke double-acting slide pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa.
Linear bearings give low friction and high precision, making this unit the pick for vertical push-up moves. Expect a safe working thrust around 60 N, or roughly 5.1 kg of vertical push with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. The M5x0.8 port feeds the chamber, and the -S suffix means a built-in magnet is present for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. Remember that thrust is not the load limit; size your payload from the maximum load-offset curve.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125S |
|---|---|
| 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 TMICL16X125S
| 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 TMICL16X125S Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Lifting
Lifts light platens vertically with low-friction linear bearings, using the 100.5 N push force to raise roughly 5 kg loads smoothly against gravity.
High-Speed Component Pressing
Presses small bearings or pins at speed, relying on the needle-set air cushion to decelerate the 125 mm stroke without jarring the workpiece.
Guided Pick and Place
Shifts delicate electronics along a 125 mm path, where the twin-rod frame keeps the rod true and the -S magnet tracks exact positions.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X125S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore unit, compare it both ways: step down if you need less force, or move up to the 20 mm bore for 157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa. Choose this linear-bearing build 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 heavy payloads approaching the limit, as it prevents end-of-stroke slamming. Always verify the allowable payload against the load-offset curve rather than relying on thrust alone. The -S magnet supports position sensing, but because the frame does not hold position on air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads.
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 TMICL16X125S 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; the actual payload it can carry falls as the load sits further from the plate and must be read from the TMI/TMIC maximum load-offset curve.
Linear bearings provide low-friction, high-precision travel ideal for vertical push-up moves, while the variable air cushion at both ends decelerates the piston near stroke end to absorb shock. The -S magnet enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors for tracking. The cushion only slows the piston and does not lock or hold position; on air loss the piston drifts, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads.
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