Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X200
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X200 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 200mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X200
Built around a twin-rod aluminium guide frame on brass bearings, this double-acting guide-frame cylinder integrates an MIC mini cylinder with a variable air cushion at both ends. The brass bearing provides high torsional stiffness and resists radial load, making it the right pick when the load twists or pushes sideways. The needle-set cushion soaks up high-speed shock for smooth, square motion at the end of a long 200 mm travel.
Operating at 0.5 MPa, the 16 mm bore generates 100.5 N of push force and 86.4 N of pull force, peaking at a theoretical 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For practical sizing, a safe working thrust is roughly 60 N, meaning it pushes about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. The actual payload it can carry falls as the load sits further from the plate, so always confirm the allowable load from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves rather than relying on thrust alone. This unit uses an M5x0.8 port.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 TMICM16X200
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| M | Brass bearing — high torsional stiffness, best for radial-load resistance. |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | 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-TMICM16X200 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X200 Is Used
Long-Reach Diverting
Pushes light packages across a belt at high speed; the brass bearings handle the torsional twist while the air cushion absorbs end-of-stroke shock over the 200 mm travel.
Tool Translation
Moves a small machining head sideways with 100.5 N of push force, relying on the twin-rod frame to keep the tool square under offset loads.
Bin Sorting
Transfers lightweight components between sorting lanes, using the variable cushion to prevent bounce when cycling rapidly.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X200 the Right Cylinder?
At the maximum standard stroke of 200 mm for this 16 mm bore, this model offers the longest standard travel in the series. If your application requires less force, stepping down is not an option as 16 mm is the smallest cushioned bore; however, if you need more thrust, the TMICM20X100 delivers 157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa. Choose this brass-bearing variant over the linear-bearing TMICL when torsional stiffness and radial-load resistance matter more than low friction. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed or heavy loads, decelerating the piston smoothly. Remember that the load it can carry depends on the load-offset distance, so size from the load curve. This specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a sensor; order the -S variant if you need CMSG, DMSG, or 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 TMICM16X200 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 16 mm bore cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa, it delivers 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The maximum load it can carry is not equal to the thrust; it depends on the load-offset distance and must be read from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves.
This specific SKU does not have a magnet and cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors; you need the -S variant for switches. The variable air cushion at both ends is needle-set to decelerate the piston near the end of stroke, absorbing high-speed shock for quiet motion. It is not a lock or brake, so the piston will drift on air loss.
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