Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB16X60U
The AirTAC Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB16X60U is a double-acting pen-size (mini) air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 60mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.0
- CushionElastic bumper (both ends)
About the Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB16X60U
The AirTAC PB16X60U is a JIS double-acting single-rod mini cylinder delivering 100.5 N push and 90.7 N pull at 0.5 MPa. Its slim SUS304 stainless round barrel and screwed covers provide excellent durability in damp or mildly corrosive environments while keeping mass low for end-of-arm tooling. The U option specifies a 90-degree perpendicular side air inlet, enabling flat plumbing where axial port clearance is tight.
Air enters via an M5x0.8 port to drive the Ø5 mm piston rod with its M10x1.0 end thread. Travel is capped by a fixed TPU bumper at each end that decelerates the last few millimeters of motion. Because this bumper is not adjustable, cycling high tooling mass at speed may require metering out the exhaust or adding an external shock absorber.
Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB16X60U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB16X60U |
|---|---|
| Series | PB JIS pen-size mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø5 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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 300 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 100.5 N | 90.7 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 140.7 N | 126.9 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.
Model Code: Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB16X60U
| PB | JIS pen-size double-acting mini-cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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).
Where the Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB16X60U Is Used
PCB Depaneling Router
Pushes a sacrificial backing plate on an SMT line depaneling fixture, where the SUS304 body resists flux residue and the 90-degree U inlet keeps hoses flush against the frame.
Carton Flap Folder
Tucks small corrugated flaps on a packaging conveyor using the 100.5 N extend force, relying on the fixed TPU bumper to soften the end-of-stroke impact.
Lab Dispense Head
Actuates a precision valve for chemical dosing, benefiting from the compact pen-size profile and stainless construction in wet laboratory settings.
Is the Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB16X60U the Right Cylinder?
This 16 mm bore provides the highest thrust in the PB family, stepping up from the 12 mm bore which yields 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa. Plan for a safe working load of about 60 N, roughly 60 percent of the 100.5 N theoretical figure, to account for seal friction. For vertical lifts, this equates to raising approximately 5.1 kg safely with a 2:1 margin. The Ø5 mm rod handles coaxial thrust well, but over the 60 mm stroke add a linear bearing if any off-axis load is present.
When ordering, confirm the 16 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, M5x0.8 port, and the U 90-degree side inlet. Note that a plain PB body drifts if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the bumper only decelerates near stroke end and will not lock the load, so specify an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Slim pen body vs. a standard round cylinder
- ✓ Back cover: CB / U / R inlet direction
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Mounting: LB / FA / CJ or front thread
- ✓ Keep the load coaxial — avoid side load
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 0.7 MPa operating pressure.
- check Keep the load coaxial; avoid side load on the thin rod.
- check Do not dismantle the front or back cover.
- check Fit dust caps to ports during long-term storage.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB16X60U FAQ
At 0.5 MPa this 16 mm bore cylinder provides 100.5 N push and 90.7 N pull. At the maximum 0.7 MPa operating pressure, push is 140.7 N and pull is 126.9 N. It operates on filtered air at 0.15-0.7 MPa, runs at 50-800 mm/s, and has a proof pressure of 1.2 MPa.
The U code means the back cover has a 90-degree perpendicular side air inlet for flat plumbing in tight spaces. Instead of an adjustable air cushion, it uses a fixed TPU bumper at each end to decelerate the last few millimeters of travel. For heavy tooling at high speed, meter-out the exhaust or add an external shock absorber.
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