Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150 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 150mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150
Built around a 16 mm bore double-acting MIC unit, this twin-rod guide-frame cylinder runs on brass bearings for high torsional stiffness against twisting or sideways loads. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends soaks up high-speed shock for smooth, square motion. It pushes with 100.5 N and pulls with 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa.
For a safe working thrust, plan around 60 N, which lifts about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. The 150 mm stroke moves through an M5x0.8 port. Remember the guide frame resists side load but does not hold position on air loss. This base SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a sensor.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 TMICM16X150
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| M | Brass bearing — high torsional stiffness, best for radial-load resistance. |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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-TMICM16X150 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150 Is Used
Light Package Diverter
Shifts small cartons at high speed across a belt. The brass bearings handle the sideways twist while the air cushion stops the 150 mm stroke smoothly without slamming.
Small Part Insertion
Pushes lightweight components into fixtures. With a safe working thrust around 60 N, it provides precise guided placement without bending the 6 mm rod.
Film Roll Tensioning
Tracks and tensions packaging film web. The twin-rod frame resists radial load from the roll, keeping motion true over the long 150 mm travel.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing, look both ways: if 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa is too much, drop down to a TMIM12 bumper frame, or step up to a TMICM20X150 for 157.0 N if you need more force. Choose these brass bearings over the linear TMICL variant when your tooling twists or pushes sideways. The variable air cushion matters most at high speeds or with heavy tooling, decelerating the stroke quietly.
Always verify the allowable payload against the TMI/TMIC load-offset curve, as thrust is not the load limit. Because this exact SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. If you need position sensing, order the -S version. For holding a load on air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve, as the cushion only decelerates near stroke end.
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 TMICM16X150 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa push is 140.7 N. The theoretical max is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Thrust is not the load limit, however. The actual payload it can carry depends on the load-offset distance and must be verified from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves.
This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches; you need the -S variant for sensing. It uses brass bearings that provide high torsional stiffness to resist twisting loads, paired with a variable air cushion at both ends that decelerates the piston near stroke end for quiet motion.
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