Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100 is a genuine guide-frame (guided) pneumatic cylinder — a Ø16mm double-acting MI mini cylinder built into a twin-rod guide unit running on brass 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100
Built around a twin-rod aluminium guide frame on brass bearings, the AirTAC TMICM16X100 is a double-acting linear slide that keeps the tooling square under torque. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed shock for smooth deceleration, while the brass bearing provides high torsional stiffness to shrug off radial loads. This 16 mm bore generates 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
With a 100 mm stroke, this unit moves loads at 30-500 mm/s via an M5x0.8 port. The safe working thrust is roughly 60 N, meaning it pushes about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The frame resists side load but does not lock position on air loss. The actual payload it can carry falls as the offset distance grows, so always confirm the allowable load from the datasheet curve rather than relying on thrust alone.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Bearing type | Brass bearing (high torsional stiffness) |
| 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 TMICM16X100
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| M | Brass bearing — high torsional stiffness, best for radial-load resistance. |
| 16 | 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-TMICM16X100 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100 Is Used
Light Duty Pick & Place
Ideal for moving small electronic components where the brass bearings keep the gripper true against twisting forces during rapid 100 mm transfers.
Small Part Diverting
Uses its 100.5 N push force to deflect lightweight cartons on a line, with the variable air cushion ensuring the stroke ends softly without slamming.
Component Insertion
Presses small bushings or pins straight down, relying on the twin-rod frame to prevent rod deflection under offset loads.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 100.5 N (push at 0.5 MPa) unit, remember the load it can carry drops as the weight sits further from the plate—always verify against the load-offset curve. If your application needs less force, there is no smaller cushioned brass model here, so step down to a TMIM16 bumper type. If you need more push, step up to the TMICM20X100 which yields 157.0 N. Choose this brass-bearing build over the linear TMICL when the load twists or pushes sideways. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed moves, but note this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors; order a -S variant if you need position detection.
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 TMICM16X100 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 120.9 N. The theoretical max is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. However, thrust is not the guided-load limit: the actual payload depends on the load-offset distance and must be read from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves.
This specific SKU has no magnet and cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches; you need the -S variant for sensors. The variable air cushion at both ends is needle-set to decelerate the piston near stroke end for smooth, quiet motion, but it is not a brake or lock. The brass bearings provide high torsional stiffness against side loads.
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