Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X200
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X200 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 200mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X200
Built around an MIC mini cylinder inside a twin-rod aluminium guide frame, the TMICL16X200 delivers true linear motion on linear bearings. This double-acting unit uses a variable air cushion at both ends to absorb high-speed shock, ensuring smooth and quiet operation across its 200 mm stroke. With a 16 mm bore and an M5x0.8 port, it pushes with 100.5 N of force at 0.5 MPa.
The linear bearings provide low friction and high precision, making this slide ideal for vertical push-up applications. It yields a safe working thrust of roughly 60 N, pushing about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin, load curve permitting. Note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept position sensors; the -S variant is required for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 TMICL16X200
| 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. |
| ×200 | 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-TMICL16X200 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X200 Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Lifting
Lifts light 5 kg fixtures smoothly using low-friction linear bearings, ensuring precise vertical alignment without side-load drift.
High-Speed Part Insertion
Deploys small components rapidly along the 200 mm stroke, relying on the variable air cushion to absorb end-of-stroke shock.
Light Transfer Pushing
Pushes light workpieces between conveyor belts with high precision, leveraging the twin-rod frame to resist torque.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X200 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore unit, compare it against the larger TMICL20X100, which increases the 0.5 MPa push force to 157 N for heavier duties. If your payload is lighter, dropping to a bumper-only TMIL saves cost. Choose these linear bearings over the brass-bearing TMICM when friction and travel accuracy matter more than torsional stiffness. The needle-set air cushion is vital for high-speed moves, but remember it only decelerates near stroke end and does not lock the load.
Always determine the maximum payload from the TMI/TMIC load-offset curves, as thrust does not equal load capacity. Since this frame lacks a magnet, you cannot mount sensors; for position feedback, select the -S option. If you need to hold vertical position 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 TMICL16X200 FAQ
This double-acting cylinder delivers a push of 100.5 N and pull of 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, and 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The actual load it can carry depends on the load-offset distance and must be verified from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves, as thrust is not the guided-load limit.
This specific SKU does not have a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches; you need the -S variant for sensors. It uses linear bearings for low-friction, high-precision travel, and features a variable air cushion at both ends to decelerate the piston smoothly at high speeds.
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