Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125 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 125mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125
Built around an MIC mini cylinder, the AirTAC TMICM16X125 is a double-acting guide-frame unit riding on brass bearings. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends soaks up high-speed shock, while the twin-rod aluminium frame takes the torque and side load so the rod stays true. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N, giving a computed safe working thrust around 60 N. It pushes about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, load permitting.
The brass bearings give high torsional stiffness, making this the pick when the load twists or pushes sideways. This 16 mm bore uses an M5x0.8 port and a 6 mm rod. Remember the load it can carry falls as the load sits further from the plate, so size from the load-offset curve rather than thrust alone. This SKU lacks the -S magnet and cannot take a sensor.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 TMICM16X125
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| M | Brass bearing — high torsional stiffness, best for radial-load resistance. |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×125 | 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-TMICM16X125 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125 Is Used
Package Diverter
Pushes light cartons at speed onto a secondary line, using the air cushion to absorb the 125 mm stroke impact without bouncing.
Small Part Sorter
Handles lateral deflection during high-speed part ejection, relying on brass bearings to resist torsional twist from off-center loads.
Light Staking Press
Drives a small pin downward with 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, decelerating smoothly at the stroke end for precise, quiet contact.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125 the Right Cylinder?
For lighter radial demands, the bumper-equipped TMIM16 trades the cushion for lower cost. If you need smoother friction, the linear-bearing TMICL16 keeps the cushion. The TMICM16X125 shines at high speed where the variable air cushion prevents end-of-stroke slamming. If you need more force, step up to the TMICM20X125, which pushes 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa. Always verify the allowable load from the offset curve, and note this non-magnet SKU cannot host CMSG/DMSG/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 TMICM16X125 FAQ
It pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, pushes 140.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Thrust is not the load limit; the allowable load depends on the load-offset distance and must be read from the TMI/TMIC load curve.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end for smooth motion; it is not a lock. On air loss the piston drifts, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold position.
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