Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25 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 25mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25
Built around a 16 mm bore, this twin-rod guide frame integrates an MIC mini cylinder with needle-set variable air cushions at both ends. The linear bearings yield low friction and high precision, making the unit ideal for vertical push-up moves and accurate travel where smooth motion matters.
Generating 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa via an M5x0.8 port, it offers a safe working thrust around 60 N. This equates to pushing roughly 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. Note this specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot accept CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 TMICL16X25
| 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. |
| ×25 | 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-TMICL16X25 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25 Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Lifter
Lifts 5 kg electronics trays vertically with high precision using low-friction linear bearings, while the air cushion prevents end-of-stroke impact.
Pick-and-Place Head
Handles light component insertion at speed, relying on the twin-rod frame to resist side load and keep the rod true during rapid transfers.
Small Part Press
Applies a steady 60 N working force to seat delicate plastic clips, using the guided frame to maintain square alignment without binding.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing, step down if your move is lighter or up to a 20 mm bore (157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa) if you need more force. Choose these linear bearings over the brass-bearing TMICM when friction and accuracy outweigh torsional stiffness. The variable air cushion shines at high speeds up to 500 mm/s, soaking up end-of-stroke shock.
Always verify the allowable payload against the TMI/TMIC load-offset curve, as thrust does not dictate the frame limit. This non-magnet model cannot host a sensor; specify the -S option if you require position detection.
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 TMICL16X25 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. The actual payload it can carry depends on the load-offset distance, so always size from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curve rather than the thrust figures.
It uses linear bearings for low-friction precision and a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends to decelerate high-speed motion smoothly. This specific SKU has no magnet, so it cannot take a CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch; order the -S variant for sensors. The cushion only decelerates near stroke end and is not a lock.
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