Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50 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 50mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50
Built around an MIC mini cylinder inside a twin-rod aluminium guide frame, the TMICL16X50 delivers true linear motion on linear bearings. This double-acting unit uses a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends to absorb high-speed shock, ensuring quiet, square stops while the frame carries side load and torque.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N, yielding a safe working thrust of roughly 60 N. It pushes about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. The 16 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port. Remember the load it can carry falls as the offset grows, so size from the load curve, not thrust alone.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TMICL16X50
| 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. |
| ×50 | 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-TMICL16X50 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50 Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Lifting
Lifts 5 kg payloads straight up using the low-friction linear bearings, with the air cushion decelerating the 50 mm stroke smoothly.
Small Part Pressing
Applies up to 60 N of safe working thrust to seat electronics components, keeping the rod perfectly true against side torque.
High-Speed Pick And Place
Moves lightweight grippers at speed with the twin-rod frame preventing deflection and the needle cushion softening end stops.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50 the Right Cylinder?
For lighter moves, step down to a bumper-equipped TMIL; for higher torsional stiffness, choose the brass-bearing TMICM. This linear-bearing model suits vertical push-up moves where low friction and high precision matter. The air cushion shines at high speeds or with heavier loads. This non-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor; add the -S option for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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 TMICL16X50 FAQ
It pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, pushes 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The allowable load depends on the load-offset distance, so always verify capacity from the load curve rather than relying on thrust.
No, this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a switch. You must order the -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The linear bearings provide low-friction precision, while the variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end.
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