Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB6X10R
The AirTAC Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB6X10R is a double-acting pen-size (mini) air cylinder with a Ø6mm bore and 10mm 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.
- BoreØ6 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM5×0.8
- CushionElastic bumper (both ends)
About the Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB6X10R
The AirTAC PB6X10R is a JIS pen-size double-acting single-rod mini cylinder engineered for compact, high-frequency motion. It provides a theoretical push of 14.2 N and pull of 10.6 N at 0.5 MPa, driven through an M5x0.8 port. The slim SUS304 stainless round barrel and screwed-in covers keep weight low for end-of-arm tooling, while the R axial inlet supports clean in-line plumbing. A 10 mm stroke keeps the envelope extremely short.
This unit relies on a fixed TPU bumper at each end to decelerate the last few millimeters of travel rather than an adjustable air cushion. Because the Ø3 mm piston rod is built for coaxial thrust, you should add an external guide if the application involves any side load. The bumper is not a locking device, so the piston will drift if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered.
Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB6X10R Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB6X10R |
|---|---|
| Series | PB JIS pen-size mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø6 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø3 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 60 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 (Ø6mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 14.2 N | 10.6 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 19.8 N | 14.8 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 PB6X10R
| PB | JIS pen-size double-acting mini-cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 6 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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 PB6X10R Is Used
PCB Probe Testing
Drives delicate test probes down onto printed circuit boards with a safe 9 N working load, preventing trace damage while fitting into dense automated test fixtures.
Micro-Valve Actuation
Pivots small fluid diverters in laboratory analyzers where the short 10 mm stroke and axial R inlet allow tight manifold spacing without plumbing interference.
Light Part Ejection
Flicks tiny plastic components out of molding cavities at up to 800 mm/s, relying on the fixed TPU bumper to soften the impact at stroke end.
Is the Airtac PB Pen-type Cylinder PB6X10R the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 6 mm bore actuator, plan for a safe working load of about 9 N, which is roughly 60 percent of the 14.2 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa. If you need slightly less force, the Ø4 bore offers 6.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the Ø10 bore yields 39.3 N. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold position without live air pressure; install an external rod lock if your fixture must resist gravity during an outage. To order, confirm the 6 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, M5x0.8 porting, R axial inlet, and the absence of a sensor magnet.
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 PB6X10R FAQ
At 0.5 MPa this 6 mm bore cylinder generates 14.2 N of push and 10.6 N of pull. At the maximum operating pressure of 0.7 MPa, those figures rise to 19.8 N push and 14.8 N pull. It operates between 0.15 and 0.7 MPa at speeds of 50 to 800 mm/s.
No, the piston will drift if air is lost or the valve is centered. The fixed TPU bumper only decelerates the rod near the end of its stroke 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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