Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50S 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 TMICL16X50S
Built around a 16mm bore double-acting MIC unit, the TMICL16X50S guide-frame cylinder delivers 100.5N of push force at 0.5MPa. The twin-rod aluminium frame runs on linear bearings, providing low-friction, high-precision travel ideal for vertical push-up applications. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed shock, ensuring quiet, square stops without relying on a fixed bumper.
While the 6mm rod and M5x0.8 port deliver robust thrust, the actual payload you can mount depends entirely on the load-offset distance. You must verify the allowable weight from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves rather than relying on thrust alone. Equipped with a piston magnet (-S), this model supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensors for position detection.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50S |
|---|---|
| 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 TMICL16X50S
| 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 TMICL16X50S Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Lifting
Lifts small 5.1kg payloads (with a 2:1 safety margin at 0.5MPa) smoothly using low-friction linear bearings, ensuring accurate vertical travel without side-load drift.
High-Speed Component Sorting
Handles rapid 50mm strokes where the variable air cushions absorb end-of-travel shock, protecting delicate parts during fast cycling.
Precision Pick-and-Place
Moves lightweight electronics with exact positioning, leveraging the twin-rod frame and CMSG sensors for repeatable, square placement.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X50S the Right Cylinder?
For lighter duty, the TMICL16X50S offers a safe working thrust of roughly 60N (about 60% of its 0.5MPa rating), while moving up to the 20mm bore variant multiplies your push force to 157N for heavier slides. Choose these linear bearings over the brass-bearing TMICM when smooth, accurate friction-free motion matters more than torsional stiffness. The dual air cushions are essential if you are cycling at high speeds or moving significant mass, as they prevent end-of-stroke impact.
Always size the unit by checking the load-offset curve, since the frame's capacity drops the further the weight sits from the plate. This 50mm stroke unit includes the -S magnet for solid state sensing, but remember the guide frame only resists side load—it will drift on air loss, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve if you need strict position holding.
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 TMICL16X50S FAQ
At 0.5MPa it pushes 100.5N and pulls 86.4N; at 0.7MPa it pushes 140.7N and pulls 120.9N, with a theoretical max of 20.5kgf at 1.0MPa. However, thrust is not the load limit—you must confirm the allowable payload from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves based on your specific load-offset distance.
No, the frame resists side load but does not lock the piston; on air loss it drifts, requiring an external rod lock or pilot check valve for holding. It uses a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends (not a fixed bumper) to decelerate motion smoothly, and the -S magnet allows CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors to track position.
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