Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X150S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X150S 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 150mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X150S
Built around an MIC mini cylinder housed in a twin-rod aluminium guide frame, the TMICL16X150S delivers true linear motion on linear bearings. Needle-set variable air cushions at both ends absorb high-speed shock, ensuring square, quiet stops at the end of its 150 mm travel. Because the frame carries the torque, the 6 mm rod stays true under offset loads.
This 16 mm bore double-acting actuator pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa via its M5x0.8 port. For sizing, expect a safe working thrust around 60 N, or a vertical push of roughly 5.1 kg with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. The -S suffix adds a piston magnet for position sensing.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X150S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X150S |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 TMICL16X150S
| 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. |
| ×150 | 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-TMICL16X150 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X150S Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Lifting
Leverages low-friction linear bearings to raise small platens smoothly, providing a safe vertical push of roughly 5.1 kg with a 2:1 margin at 0.5 MPa.
High-Speed Parts Ejection
Uses the needle-set variable air cushion to decelerate the 150 mm stroke rapidly without slamming, protecting small delicate components during transfer.
Guided Pick And Place
The twin-rod frame resists side loading and torque, keeping the 6 mm rod true while shuttling lightweight product carriers between stations.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X150S the Right Cylinder?
When upgrading from a bumper model like the TMIL, this cushioned unit excels in high-speed moves where shock must be tamed. If your application demands maximum torsional stiffness over low friction, consider the brass-bearing TMICM sibling. For lighter loads, step down to a smaller frame, but if you need more force, the 20 mm bore offers 157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa.
Always size the allowable load from the TMI maximum-load curves rather than the thrust figures, as capacity drops with the load-offset distance. The built-in magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG switches. Note that the cushion only decelerates the piston; it does not lock the load on air loss.
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 TMICL16X150S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa the push is 140.7 N and pull is 120.9 N, with a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Remember thrust is not the guided-load limit; you must confirm the allowable load from the TMI load-offset curves.
It features a variable air cushion at both ends that decelerates the piston near stroke end for smooth motion; it is not a brake. On air loss the piston drifts, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for load holding. The -S magnet enables CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensors.
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