Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X200
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X200 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 200mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X200
Built around a twin-rod aluminium guide frame on linear bearings, the TMICL20X200 is a double-acting guided slide that keeps the Ø8 mm rod true over its 200 mm travel. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed end-of-stroke shock, ensuring quiet, square motion. The 1/8" port feeds a 20 mm bore delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Because the frame carries the torque, thrust is not the guided-load limit; you must size the allowable payload from the load-offset curve. For vertical push-up moves, expect about 8 kg of safe lifting capacity with a 2:1 margin (roughly 94 N working thrust), load curve permitting. Note this SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 TMICL20X200
| 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. |
| ×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-TMICL20X200 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X200 Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Transfer
Lifts light jigs weighing up to 8 kg using the 157 N push force, where the low-friction linear bearings ensure smooth, accurate vertical travel without stick-slip.
High-Speed Diverting
Pushes small products across a belt over the 200 mm stroke, relying on the needle-set air cushion to decelerate the mass quietly at high cycle rates.
Guided Tool Positioning
Moves a light machining head or gauge into place, using the twin-rod frame to resist side loads and maintain precise alignment over the long 200 mm travel.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X200 the Right Cylinder?
If 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa is too much, step down to the 16 mm bore (100.5 N push); if you need more force, the 25 mm bore offers 245.3 N. Choose these linear bearings over the brass-bearing TMICM when low friction and high travel precision matter more than torsional stiffness. The variable air cushion is essential for this 200 mm stroke if you are cycling at high speeds, as it prevents harsh end impacts.
Always verify the payload against the maximum-load curves based on your offset distance. Since this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept position sensors; order the -S variant if your application requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. For holding a load 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 TMICL20X200 FAQ
This 20 mm bore double-acting cylinder pushes 157 N and pulls 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa, pushes 219.8 N at 0.7 MPa, and has a theoretical max of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Thrust is not the load limit; the actual payload it can carry depends on the load-offset distance and must be read from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves.
This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. It features a variable air cushion at both ends that uses a needle valve to decelerate the piston near stroke end for smooth motion; it is not a lock or brake, so the piston will drift on air loss.
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