Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X50S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X50S 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 50mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingBrass bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X50S
Built around an MIC mini cylinder and a twin-rod aluminium guide frame, the AirTAC TMICM16X50S uses brass bearings to deliver high torsional stiffness and resist radial loads. This 16 mm bore, 50 mm stroke double-acting unit pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N at 0.5 MPa, yielding a safe working thrust of roughly 60 N. It is a ready-to-mount linear slide, not a bare cylinder.
A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed shock for smooth, square motion. The integrated magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensors. Remember that thrust does not set the payload limit; the allowable load falls as the offset grows, so always confirm the exact capacity from the load-offset curve. The air port is M5x0.8.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 TMICM16X50S
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| M | Brass bearing — high torsional stiffness, best for radial-load resistance. |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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-TMICM16X50 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X50S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Heads
Lifts and places small electronic parts at speed, with the brass bearings handling tooling twist and the air cushion softening end-of-stroke impact.
Flap Folding Arms
Drives carton flaps squarely against side resistance; the twin-rod frame keeps the 100.5 N push true without rod deflection.
Light Clamping Stops
Acts as a guided stop for light assemblies, using its 5.1 kg vertical push capacity (with a 2:1 margin) to hold parts briefly for processing.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM16X50S the Right Cylinder?
For lighter duties, the TMIM16 bumper variant offers a lower-cost brass alternative, while stepping up to the TMICM20X50S provides 157.0 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. Choose this brass-bearing frame over the linear-bearing TMICL when the tooling twists or pushes sideways. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed moves, but it only decelerates near the end of stroke and does not lock the load. If you need position holding on air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve. Always size the payload using the load-offset curve, and use the -S magnet for 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 TMICM16X50S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa this double-acting 16 mm bore 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. Thrust is not the guided-load limit; the actual payload depends on the load-offset distance and must be read from the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves.
The -S suffix means it has a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensors. The variable air cushion and brass bearings only decelerate the load near stroke end; they do not lock or hold position. On air loss the piston drifts, so you need an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a load.
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