Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150S 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 TMICM16X150S
Needle-set air cushions at both ends soak up high-speed shock, making this 16 mm bore guide-frame cylinder a smooth and quiet linear slide. The twin-rod aluminium frame runs on brass bearings that provide high torsional stiffness, making it the right pick when a load pushes sideways or twists the tool. As a double-acting unit, it delivers a push force of 100.5 N and a pull force of 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa.
This 150 mm stroke model includes a built-in magnet (-S) for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, and uses an M5x0.8 port. The brass bearings shrug off radial load, but the actual payload you can mount depends on the load-offset distance. Always size the allowable load from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves rather than relying on thrust alone. For a practical setup, the safe working thrust is roughly 60 N, meaning it pushes about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150S |
|---|---|
| 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 TMICM16X150S
| 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 TMICM16X150S Is Used
Small Parts Z-Axis Press
Drives a light tooling head downward with a 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, relying on the brass bearings to keep the press square under offset loads.
High-Speed Diverter Gate
Swings a sorting flap at 30-500 mm/s while the needle-set air cushion absorbs the end-of-stroke shock to prevent product damage.
Pick-and-Place Vertical Lift
Raises a 5.1 kg gripper assembly with a 2:1 safety margin, using the twin-rod frame to resist twist during rapid vertical transitions.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X150S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this unit against the family, stepping down is not an option as 16 mm is the smallest cushioned bore offered. If your application needs less force and can tolerate impact, the TMIM16 bumper variant is a lower-cost alternative. Stepping up to the TMICM20X150S raises the 0.5 MPa push force to 157.0 N when you need more muscle. Choose this brass-bearing build over the TMICL linear-bearing version when torsional stiffness and radial-load resistance matter more than low-friction precision.
The variable air cushion matters most when driving heavier masses at high speeds, as it decelerates the payload smoothly near stroke end. Remember that the cushion only slows the piston and is not a lock; on air loss the piston drifts, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve if you must hold position. The frame carries side load, but verify the exact allowable load from the load-offset curve, and confirm your mounting matches the -S magnet requirement for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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 TMICM16X150S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa this double-acting cylinder pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 140.7 N and pulls 120.9 N, with a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The guided load limit is not the thrust; you must read the allowable payload from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves based on your specific load-offset distance. It features an M5x0.8 port.
The brass bearings give high torsional stiffness to resist side loads and tool twist, while the variable air cushion at both ends decelerates the piston near stroke end for smooth motion. The cushion is not a brake and the frame does not lock; the piston drifts on air loss. The -S suffix means it has a magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. For position holding, install an external rod lock or pilot check valve.
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