Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X100S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X100S is a genuine guide-frame (guided) pneumatic cylinder — a Ø20mm 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 100mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X100S
Built around a 20mm bore MIC cylinder, the TMICL20X100S guide-frame unit delivers 157N push and 131.9N pull at 0.5MPa. The twin-rod aluminium frame runs on linear bearings to carry side load and torque, keeping the 8mm rod true over the 100mm stroke. A needle-set variable air cushion at each end absorbs high-speed shock for quiet, square stops. It operates at 30-500mm/s on a 1/8" port.
The linear bearings provide low friction and high precision, making this unit the top pick for vertical push-up moves. Factoring a 2:1 safety margin, it pushes about 8kg vertically, load curve permitting. The actual load limit depends on the load-offset distance, so always size from the maximum-load curves rather than the thrust alone. The built-in magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensors for position detection.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Bearing type | Linear bearing (low friction, high precision) |
| Guide | Twin-rod guide frame, double-rod unit |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 250 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | 185 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 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 TMICL20X100S
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| L | Linear bearing — low friction, high precision, best for push-up / high-load. |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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-TMICL20X100 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X100S Is Used
Vertical Press Fit
Pushes down with 157N at 0.5MPa to seat small bearings. The linear bearings keep the force perfectly square, while the air cushion decelerates the 100mm stroke for a soft landing.
High-Speed Diverting
Shifts light packages sideways at 30-500mm/s. The twin-rod frame resists the side torque of stopping and starting, and the needle cushion prevents end-of-stroke bounce.
Pick And Place Lift
Raises and lowers grippers weighing up to 8kg with a 2:1 margin. The low-friction linear bearing design ensures accurate vertical travel without drift during dynamic moves.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X100S the Right Cylinder?
If your application needs less force, the 16mm bore offers 100.5N push at 0.5MPa; for heavier loads, step up to the 25mm bore with 245.3N push. Choose these linear bearings over the brass-bearing TMICM when smooth, low-friction travel and vertical push-up precision matter more than torsional stiffness. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed moves, as it decelerates the payload smoothly without slamming. Always verify the allowable payload against the load-offset curve, and use the -S magnet option to mount CMSG, DMSG or 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 TMICL20X100S FAQ
It provides 157N push and 131.9N pull at 0.5MPa, 219.8N push at 0.7MPa, and a theoretical max of 32kgf at 1.0MPa. Thrust is not the guided load limit; the actual payload it can carry depends on the load-offset distance and must be verified from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves.
No, it does not hold position on air loss. It uses a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends to decelerate motion near stroke end, not a fixed bumper. For position holding you need an external rod lock or pilot check valve. The -S magnet enables CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensors.
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