Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125S 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 TMICM16X125S
Built around a twin-rod aluminium guide frame running on brass bearings, the TMICM16X125S is a double-acting guided cylinder that keeps the tooling square under sideways stress. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends soaks up high-speed shock for quiet deceleration, while the M5x0.8 port feeds the 16mm bore delivering 100.5N push and 86.4N pull at 0.5MPa. The integrated -S magnet enables position sensing.
The brass bearing design provides high torsional stiffness, making it the right pick when the load twists or pushes laterally. For sizing, expect a safe working thrust around 60N, or a vertical push of roughly 5.1kg with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. Remember the maximum payload depends on the load-offset distance, so always confirm allowable values from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves rather than relying on thrust alone.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125S |
|---|---|
| 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 TMICM16X125S
| 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 TMICM16X125S Is Used
Pick & Place Lifters
Lifts light electronic components vertically with 5.1kg safe push, using the brass bearings to resist jaw twist during rapid horizontal transfers.
Package Diverters
Pushes small cartons across belts at speed; the twin-rod frame absorbs side impact while the air cushion halts the 125mm stroke smoothly.
Part Ejection Stations
Ejects molded parts sideways against gravity, relying on the needle cushion to soften end-of-stroke shocks and prevent tooling damage.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X125S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16mm bore unit, step down to a bumper-style TMIM if your application runs at low speeds and needs less cushioning, or step up to a 20mm TMICM (157N push at 0.5MPa) if you need more force. Choose this brass-bearing M variant over the linear-bearing TMICL when your load applies heavy torsional or radial stress rather than requiring ultra-low friction. The variable air cushion is essential for heavier or fast-moving loads at this 125mm stroke, ensuring square stops without bounce. Mount the frame securely, fit CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors into the slot, and verify the allowable load from the offset curve before attaching tooling.
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 TMICM16X125S FAQ
This 16mm bore cylinder provides 100.5N push and 86.4N pull at 0.5MPa, 140.7N push at 0.7MPa, and a theoretical max of 20.5kgf at 1.0MPa. The actual payload it can carry is determined by the load-offset distance, so you must verify the maximum allowable load from the TMI/TMIC load curves rather than relying on thrust alone.
Yes, the -S suffix means a piston magnet is built in for CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG switches. The variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end and is not a lock; on air loss the piston drifts, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve if you need to hold the load.
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