
The AirTAC Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB10X5SR is a double-acting pen-size (mini) air cylinder with a Ø10mm bore and 5mm 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 PB10X5SR is a JIS pen-size double-acting single-rod mini cylinder engineered for tight jigs and light end-of-arm tooling. It features a slim SUS304 stainless steel barrel and piston rod, offering excellent durability in damp or mildly corrosive environments. Delivering 39.3 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this 10 mm bore actuator uses an M5x0.8 port and an M8x1.0 rod-end thread for straightforward load coupling.
Equipped with a built-in piston magnet (-S), it supports AirTAC reed or electronic switches for precise position sensing. The R axial inlet keeps plumbing perfectly in-line, while the fixed TPU bumper at each end decelerates the piston over the last few millimeters of travel. Because the rod is a slender Ø4 mm, maintaining coaxial thrust is critical to prevent side-load wear.
| Model | Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB10X5SR |
|---|---|
| Series | PB JIS pen-size mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø10 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø4 mm |
| Stroke | 5 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. |
| ×5 | 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).
Short 5 mm stroke rapidly ejects small electronic components from a test socket without stressing the PCB surface.
Provides a compact 39.3 N pinch force to hold packaging film taut during a sealing cycle on a vertical form-fill machine.
Penetrates a rubber septum to actuate a micro-dispense valve, where the SUS304 build resists chemical vapors.
When sizing this actuator, plan for a safe working load of roughly 24 N, which accounts for seal friction at 0.5 MPa. If you need to step down, the Ø6 bore offers 14.2 N of push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the Ø12 bore yields 56.5 N. For vertical lifts, the 39.3 N output at 0.5 MPa can raise about 2 kg with a sensible 2:1 safety margin. Note that a plain PB body does not hold position if air pressure drops, so an external rod lock is required for fail-safe holding. Confirm your ordering essentials: 10 mm bore, 5 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, S magnet, and R axial inlet.
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 of 50-800 mm/s.
No, a plain PB cylinder will drift if air is lost or the valve is centered. The fixed TPU bumper only decelerates the piston near the stroke end and does not act as a brake. You must add an external stop or rod lock for fail-safe load holding.
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