Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM20X100
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM20X100 is a genuine guide-frame (guided) pneumatic cylinder — a Ø20mm 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 100mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/8"
- BearingBrass bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM20X100
Built around a 20 mm bore, this twin-rod guide-frame unit delivers 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa while shrugging off radial loads through its brass bearings. A needle-set variable air cushion at each end soaks up high-speed shock, keeping motion square and quiet near the stroke limits. It pushes about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin, load curve permitting.
This double-acting slide integrates an MIC mini cylinder into an aluminium frame, giving you a ready-to-mount linear solution rather than a bare cylinder. It uses a 1/8" port and an Ø8 mm rod. Because the frame resists side load and torque, it is ideal when the load twists the tooling. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM20X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM20X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Bearing type | Brass bearing (high torsional stiffness) |
| Guide | Twin-rod guide frame, double-rod unit |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 250 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 (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | 185 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 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 TMICM20X100
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| M | Brass bearing — high torsional stiffness, best for radial-load resistance. |
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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-TMICM20X100 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM20X100 Is Used
High-Speed Diverting
With 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa and needle-set air cushions, this 20 mm bore slide easily diverts small packages at speed without end-of-stroke slamming.
Carton Erector Push
The brass guide frame resists the twisting forces of folding carton flaps, while the twin rods keep the 100 mm stroke square during rapid packaging cycles.
Pick-and-Place Z-Axis
Ideal for vertical pick-and-place, pushing roughly 8 kg with a 2:1 margin; the variable cushion ensures smooth deceleration when lifting components.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICM20X100 the Right Cylinder?
For lighter duty, the TMICM16X100 offers 100.5 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while heavier torque demands step up to the TMICM25X100 at 245.3 N. Choose this brass-bearing M variant when the load pushes sideways or twists the tool; switch to the TMICL if you need lower-friction linear bearings. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed or heavy mass moving the full 100 mm stroke.
Always size the unit from the TMI/TMIC maximum load-offset curves rather than relying on thrust alone, as allowable load falls the further the mass sits from the plate. This non-magnet SKU cannot take a position sensor; order the -S variant if you need CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The cushion only decelerates near the end of stroke and does not lock the load.
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 TMICM20X100 FAQ
This double-acting 20 mm bore cylinder pushes 157 N and pulls 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa, pushes 219.8 N at 0.7 MPa, and has a theoretical max of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Thrust is not the load limit, however; the allowable load depends on the load-offset distance and must be verified from the TMI/TMIC maximum load curves.
This specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches; you need the -S variant for sensors. It features a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends that decelerates the piston to absorb high-speed shock, but this is not a lock or brake and the piston will drift on air loss.
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