Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25 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 25mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25
Built around a 16 mm bore double-acting MIC cylinder, the TMICM16X25 guide-frame unit delivers 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa while twin brass bearings shrug off radial load and torque. Needle-set variable air cushions at both ends absorb high-speed shock for smooth, square stops. This 25 mm stroke slide runs at 30-500 mm/s on an M5x0.8 port.
Because the frame carries the side load, thrust is not your load limit. You must size the allowable payload from the TMI/TMIC load-offset curve. For a quick buyer insight, expect a safe working thrust around 60 N, or roughly 5.1 kg of vertical push with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. This non-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 TMICM16X25
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| M | Brass bearing — high torsional stiffness, best for radial-load resistance. |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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-TMICM16X25 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25 Is Used
Small Part Pick-and-Place
Uses the 100.5 N thrust to lift and shift lightweight components at speed, relying on the brass bearings to keep the gripper square under torsional load.
Diverting Stopper
Deploys a 25 mm stroke to tap small cartons on a line; the variable air cushion ensures a soft, quiet impact at the end of travel.
Mini Staking Press
Applies a safe 60 N working force for light assembly tasks, with the twin-rod frame preventing rod deflection under offset loads.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25 the Right Cylinder?
For lighter payloads, step down to a TMIM bumper unit; for heavier side loads, step up to the 20 mm bore TMICM20X50 which provides 157.0 N push at 0.5 MPa. Choose this brass-bearing M variant over the linear TMICL when the load twists the tooling or pushes sideways. The variable air cushion matters most at high speeds or with heavy moving masses, decelerating the stroke cleanly. Remember to verify the allowable load from the offset curve, and note that without the -S magnet option, this specific frame cannot accept 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 TMICM16X25 FAQ
The double-acting 16 mm bore provides 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The guided load limit is not based on thrust; you must confirm the allowable payload from the TMI/TMIC load-offset curve.
The brass bearings provide high torsional stiffness for loads that push sideways, while the needle-set variable air cushion at both ends decelerates the piston near stroke end to absorb shock. This SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot take a sensor; order the -S variant for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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