
The AirTAC Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB10X25SCB is a double-acting pen-size (mini) air cylinder with a Ø10mm bore and 25mm stroke. Its slim round barrel and back cover are stainless steel, the M5×0.8 ports keep plumbing compact, and the fast, low-friction piston suits high-cycle small-part handling.
The AirTAC PB10X25SCB is a JIS pen-size double-acting single-rod mini cylinder engineered for compact automation. It provides a theoretical push of 39.3 N and pull of 33 N at 0.5 MPa, driven through an M5x0.8 air port. The slim SUS304 stainless barrel and piston rod offer reliable durability in damp or mildly corrosive environments while keeping mass low for high-frequency small-part motion.
This variant includes a built-in piston magnet (-S) for position sensing using AirTAC reed or electronic switches, and a CB double clevis back cover for pivoting loads. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed TPU bumper at each end rather than an adjustable air cushion. Because the rod is a slender Ø4 mm threaded M8x1.0, it is built for coaxial thrust and requires an external guide if subjected to off-axis loads.
| Model | Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB10X25SCB |
|---|---|
| Series | PB JIS pen-size mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø10 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø4 mm |
| Stroke | 25 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 0.7 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.2 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Elastic bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC PB pen-size datasheet. Piston rod and barrel are stainless steel. Confirm bore, stroke and back-cover option against the product label before installation.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 39.3 N | 33.0 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 55.0 N | 46.2 N |
Values are taken from the AirTAC PB thrust table. Because pull acts on the rod-side annular area, pull force is always lower than push. Actual usable force is reduced by friction — size with a margin.
| PB | JIS pen-size double-acting mini-cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 10 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch position sensing (omit = no magnet). |
| CB / U / R | Back cover: CB double clevis, U 90° side inlet, R axial inlet (bore-dependent). |
Mounting accessories: LB, FA, CJ. Related PB-family variants: PSB (single-acting push), PTB (single-acting pull), PBD (double rod), PBJ (adjustable stroke), PBR (front-mount).
Drives a small vacuum gripper on a pick-and-place head to lift electronic components, utilizing the lightweight pen-size body to minimize end-of-arm inertia.
Actuates a pivoting jaw arm via the CB clevis to hold packaging film taut during heat sealing, fitting neatly within tight machine guarding.
Moves a micro-valve tip for precise chemical dosing, where the SUS304 construction resists humid lab conditions and the bumpers soften the rapid stroke ends.
When sizing this 10 mm bore actuator, stepping down to a 6 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 14.2 N, while stepping up to a 12 mm bore increases it to 56.5 N. For real-world work, plan for a safe load of about 24 N (roughly 60% of the 0.5 MPa theoretical force) to account for seal friction and smooth travel. This equates to lifting about 2 kg vertically with a sane 2:1 margin.
To finalize your order, confirm the 10 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, M5x0.8 porting, the integrated magnet (S), and the CB double clevis mount. Note that a plain PB cylinder drifts if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the fixed bumper only decelerates near stroke end and does not lock the load, so add an external rod lock if fail-safe holding is required.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 39.3 N and the pull force is 33 N. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.7 MPa, the push is 55 N and the pull is 46.2 N. The operating pressure range is 0.15-0.7 MPa, with a speed range of 50-800 mm/s.
The CB suffix denotes a double clevis back cover designed for pivoting mount applications. The S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet, allowing you to track stroke position using AirTAC reed or electronic switches mounted along the body.
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