Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25S 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 TMICM16X25S
Built around a twin-rod aluminium guide frame on brass bearings, this double-acting TMICM16X25S linear slide absorbs high-speed shocks via a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends. The brass bearing design provides high torsional stiffness, making it the right pick when a tool twists or pushes sideways during operation. It features a 16 mm bore, a 6 mm rod, and an M5x0.8 port.
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it yields a safe working thrust of roughly 60 N, or about 5.1 kg of vertical push with a 2:1 safety margin. Remember that thrust does not dictate the guided load limit; the actual capacity falls as the load sits further from the plate, so always confirm the exact figure from the load-offset curve. This unit includes the -S magnet for position sensing.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25S |
|---|---|
| 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 TMICM16X25S
| 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 TMICM16X25S Is Used
High-Speed Part Clamping
Uses the 100.5 N thrust to grip small components securely while the brass bearings resist twist and the air cushions absorb the impact of rapid 25 mm strokes.
Pick-and-Place Lifting
Lifts light payloads of around 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, relying on the twin-rod frame to keep the tooling square during fast vertical transfers.
Film Cutting Press
Drives a small cutting blade at speed, where the needle-set cushion smoothly decelerates the 16 mm bore at the stroke end to prevent tearing the packaging film.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X25S the Right Cylinder?
For lighter duty, the bumper-equipped TMIM16 avoids the cushion but offers similar brass-bearing guidance at a lower cost. If your application exceeds the 100.5 N push force at 0.5 MPa, stepping up to the TMICM20X50S provides 157.0 N of thrust. 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 moves, allowing you to tune the end-of-stroke deceleration for smooth, square stops without metal-on-metal banging.
Always size the unit using the load-offset curve rather than the thrust numbers alone, as the allowable load drops significantly with distance from the guide plate. This -S model supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensors; a non-S SKU cannot take a switch. The cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end and does not hold position on air loss, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve if you need to prevent drift.
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 TMICM16X25S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, the double-acting 16 mm bore 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 port size is M5x0.8. Thrust is not the load limit; the allowable load depends on the load-offset distance and must be verified from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves.
The brass bearings provide high torsional stiffness to handle radial loads and twisting tools, while the variable air cushions at both ends use a needle set to absorb high-speed shock for quiet motion. The cushion only decelerates near the stroke end and does not lock or hold position; on air loss, the piston drifts, so you need an external rod lock for holding. This -S model includes a magnet for CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensors.
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