Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100S 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 TMICM16X100S
Built around a 16 mm bore double-acting MIC unit, this guide-frame cylinder integrates a twin-rod aluminium slide running on brass bearings. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed shock, ensuring smooth and square motion. With a 100 mm stroke, it delivers 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
The brass bearings provide high torsional stiffness, making this the right choice when the load twists or pushes sideways. The -S suffix means a piston magnet is fitted for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. Operating speed is 30-500 mm/s. Remember that thrust does not dictate the load limit; the allowable payload falls as the distance from the plate increases, so always confirm the exact capacity from the load-offset curve.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100S |
|---|---|
| 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 TMICM16X100S
| 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 TMICM16X100S Is Used
Light Pick-and-Place
Uses the 100.5 N push force to transfer small components vertically, relying on the brass bearings to keep the gripper square during rapid 100 mm strokes.
Small Part Diverting
Pushes lightweight goods across a belt at up to 500 mm/s while the needle-set air cushion decelerates the load smoothly at the end of travel.
Component Insertion
Applies sideways force to seat parts, where the twin-rod frame and torsionally stiff brass bearings prevent tool deflection during the assembly cycle.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X100S the Right Cylinder?
For lighter radial loads, the bumper-equipped TMIM16 avoids cushion tuning, while the TMICL16 offers linear bearings for lower friction. At 0.5 MPa this 16 mm bore generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull force; stepping up to the 20 mm bore raises push thrust to 157.0 N for heavier work. Plan for a safe working thrust of roughly 60 N, or a vertical push of about 5.1 kg with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting.
The variable air cushion is essential when cycling at high speeds with heavy tooling, preventing end-of-stroke impact. Because the frame resists side load but does not lock position on air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve if you need to hold a vertical load. The air port is M5x0.8.
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 TMICM16X100S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull, with a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port size is M5x0.8. Thrust is not the load limit: the allowable payload depends on the load-offset distance and must be verified from the TMI/TMIC load curves.
The brass bearings yield high torsional stiffness to handle radial loads and twisting forces. The variable air cushion at both ends decelerates the piston near stroke end to absorb high-speed shock. The -S magnet allows CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches to be fitted for position sensing.
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