
The AirTAC Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB10X90U is a double-acting pen-size (mini) air cylinder with a Ø10mm bore and 90mm 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 PB10X90U is a JIS pen-size double-acting single-rod mini cylinder engineered for compact automation. It delivers 39.3 N of push force and 33 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, operating through a 90 mm stroke. The slim SUS304 stainless barrel and piston rod provide corrosion resistance for damp production areas, while the M5x0.8 port keeps pneumatic plumbing compact.
This variant features a U-type back cover with a 90-degree perpendicular air inlet for flat side plumbing in space-constrained assemblies. Instead of an adjustable air cushion, it relies on a fixed TPU bumper at each end to decelerate the piston over the final few millimeters. Because the rod is a slender 4 mm diameter, it is built for coaxial thrust rather than side loading, requiring an external guide if handling off-axis masses over the 90 mm travel.
| Model | Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB10X90U |
|---|---|
| Series | PB JIS pen-size mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø10 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø4 mm |
| Stroke | 90 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. |
| ×90 | 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).
Advances a cutting tool along a 90 mm path to singulate printed circuit boards, utilizing the 39.3 N push force and slim profile to fit within dense electronics manufacturing fixtures.
Tucks minor flaps on small packaging lines using the U-type 90-degree inlet to keep air hoses flush against the machine frame, avoiding snags in tight transfer corridors.
Actuates a small dosing valve for liquid reagents where the SUS304 stainless body resists humidity and chemical splashes common in analytical laboratory environments.
When sizing this 10 mm bore actuator, stepping down to the 6 mm version yields 14.2 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 12 mm bore provides 56.5 N, letting you match exact force needs. For the PB10X90U, confirm the 90 mm stroke, the U-type 90-degree side inlet, and the absence of a sensor magnet. Plan for a safe working load of about 24 N (roughly 60% of the 0.5 MPa theoretical force) to account for seal friction and smooth travel.
A standard PB cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure drops or the valve is centered, as the piston will drift and the bumper only decelerates near the stroke end. If your process requires a fail-safe hold under load, you must integrate an external stop or rod lock. For higher cycling speeds with real tooling mass, meter-out the exhaust or add an external shock absorber since the fixed bumpers can bottom out.
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 force is 55 N and the pull force is 46.2 N. The operating pressure range is 0.15-0.7 MPa, with a speed of 50-800 mm/s and a proof pressure of 1.2 MPa.
The U-type back cover provides a 90-degree perpendicular air inlet for flat plumbing in confined spaces. Deceleration is handled by fixed TPU bumpers at both ends rather than adjustable cushions, meaning they only absorb impact over the final few millimeters of the 90 mm stroke and cannot be field-tuned.
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