Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X50
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X50 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 50mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X50
Built around a twin-rod aluminium guide frame on linear bearings, the AirTAC TMICL20X50 is a double-acting pneumatic slide that keeps the rod true under side load and torque. An MIC round-body mini cylinder core provides 157 N of push and 131.9 N of pull at 0.5 MPa, while a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends soaks up high-speed shock for smooth, square motion.
The linear bearings give low friction and high precision, making this unit ideal for vertical push-up moves where accurate travel matters. At 0.5 MPa the safe working thrust is about 94 N, pushing roughly 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. This 20 mm bore unit uses a 1/8" port and an Ø8 mm rod. Note this SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a sensor.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TMICL20X50
| 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. |
| ×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-TMICL20X50 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X50 Is Used
Vertical Press Fit
Pushes down with 157 N at 0.5 MPa to seat small bearings, relying on linear bearings for precise vertical alignment.
High-Speed Transfer
Shuts packages across a belt at up to 500 mm/s, using the needle-set air cushion to absorb end-of-stroke shock.
Component Sorting
Diverts small parts laterally with smooth, low-friction travel, handling side torque without binding the rod.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL20X50 the Right Cylinder?
For lighter duties the 16 mm bore offers 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 25 mm bore steps up to 245.3 N if you need more force. Choose these linear bearings over the brass-bearing TMICM when friction and precision matter more than torsional stiffness. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed or heavy loads, but remember the cushion only decelerates near stroke end—it is not a lock.
Always size the unit from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves rather than thrust alone, because the allowable load falls as the distance from the plate grows. Since this specific SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches; add the -S option if you need position sensing.
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 TMICL20X50 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 157 N and pulls 131.9 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 219.8 N and pulls 184.7 N, with a theoretical max of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Thrust is not the guided-load limit—always confirm the allowable load from the TMI/TMIC load-offset curves.
This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches; you need the -S variant for sensors. It runs on linear bearings for low-friction, high-precision travel, and uses a variable air cushion at both ends to decelerate the load, not to hold it.
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