AirTAC PB6 Pen Air Cylinder, 6 mm Bore
Every AirTAC PB6 configuration on one page: 33 stock order codes with strokes from 5 to 60 mm and 3 cover/mounting combinations, from $14.85. Pick a stroke, cover and mounting and version to see the exact order code and price.
This combination is not a stock order code. Request a quote and we will confirm availability and price.
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the AirTAC PB6
The AirTAC PB6 is a double-acting pen cylinder with a 6 mm bore and a 3 mm piston rod. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 14 N and pulls 11 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 20 N push and 15 N pull. Force depends on bore and pressure only, so every stroke on this page gives the same output.
All PB6 versions share M5×0.8 air ports, an M5×0.8 rod thread and rubber bumpers at both ends. The cylinder runs on filtered air between 0.15 and 0.7 MPa (proof 1.2 MPa), from -20 to +70 °C, at 50 to 800 mm/s. This page lists 33 stock order codes with strokes from 5 to 60 mm; the catalog maximum stroke is 60 mm.
PB6 Technical Specifications
| Bore size | Ø6 mm |
|---|---|
| Stock strokes | 5 – 60 mm |
| Catalog maximum stroke | 60 mm (longer on request) |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Piston rod / rod thread | Ø3 mm / M5×0.8 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40 µm 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 | Rubber bumper at both ends |
Source: AirTAC Products Catalog 2026A (PDF01-P0435), PB series ordering code and specifications.
Theoretical output force (Ø6 mm)
| Pressure | Push | Pull |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 14 N | 11 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 20 N | 15 N |
Push = pressure × bore area; pull subtracts the Ø3 mm rod area. Usable force is lower because of friction and back-pressure.
How the PB6 Order Code Is Built
| PB6 | Series and bore (6 mm) |
|---|---|
| X100 | Stroke in mm |
| S | Built-in magnet for position sensors (blank = none) |
| CB / R / U | Back cover: CB double-clevis cover; R axial-port cover; U radial-port cover |
| CJ / FA / LB | Mounting: CJ foot mount; FA front flange; LB foot bracket (blank = none) |
All AirTAC PB6 Order Codes (33)
Each order code links to its own datasheet page. Use Select to load it into the configurator above.
| Order code | Stroke (mm) | Back cover · Mounting | Magnet | Price | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB6X5R | 5 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $14.85 | |
| PB6X5SR | 5 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $16.04 | |
| PB6X8R | 8 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $14.85 | |
| PB6X10R | 10 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $14.85 | |
| PB6X10SR | 10 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $16.04 | |
| PB6X10RFA | 10 mm | R axial-port cover + FA front flange | - | $16.04 | |
| PB6X10SRFA | 10 mm | R axial-port cover + FA front flange | S | $17.17 | |
| PB6X10SRLB | 10 mm | R axial-port cover + LB foot bracket | S | $17.90 | |
| PB6X15R | 15 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $14.85 | |
| PB6X15SR | 15 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $16.04 | |
| PB6X15SRFA | 15 mm | R axial-port cover + FA front flange | S | $17.17 | |
| PB6X20R | 20 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $15.11 | |
| PB6X20SR | 20 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $16.25 | |
| PB6X20RFA | 20 mm | R axial-port cover + FA front flange | - | $16.25 | |
| PB6X20RLB | 20 mm | R axial-port cover + LB foot bracket | - | $16.97 | |
| PB6X20SRLB | 20 mm | R axial-port cover + LB foot bracket | S | $18.11 | |
| PB6X25R | 25 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $15.32 | |
| PB6X25SR | 25 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $16.51 | |
| PB6X25SRLB | 25 mm | R axial-port cover + LB foot bracket | S | $18.36 | |
| PB6X30R | 30 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $15.57 | |
| PB6X30SR | 30 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $16.71 | |
| PB6X35R | 35 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $15.78 | |
| PB6X35SR | 35 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $16.97 | |
| PB6X40R | 40 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $15.78 | |
| PB6X40SR | 40 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $16.97 | |
| PB6X45R | 45 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $16.04 | |
| PB6X45SR | 45 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $17.17 | |
| PB6X50R | 50 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $16.04 | |
| PB6X50SR | 50 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $17.17 | |
| PB6X50RLB | 50 mm | R axial-port cover + LB foot bracket | - | $17.90 | |
| PB6X55R | 55 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $16.25 | |
| PB6X60R | 60 mm | R axial-port cover | - | $16.25 | |
| PB6X60SR | 60 mm | R axial-port cover | S | $17.44 |
Need a combination that is not listed? Request a quote.
Where the PB6 Is Used
Small pushers and stoppers
About 14 N at 0.5 MPa suits light pushers, stoppers, gates and ejectors.
Packaging and assembly
Compact strokes for feeders, diverters and assembly stations.
Sensed positioning
Magnet versions report stroke ends to the PLC through cylinder sensors.
Choosing the Right PB6 Configuration
Start with the stroke. Pick the exact travel your machine needs; a longer stroke adds length, weight and air consumption without adding force. If your length is not listed, request a quote and we will confirm whether it can be built.
Then choose the back cover and mounting. The back cover sets how the rear of the cylinder is fixed or where its air enters (R axial-port cover). Mounting brackets on this page: FA front flange, LB foot bracket. R and U covers set the rear air inlet (axial or radial); the CB double-clevis cover lets the cylinder pivot. Ø6 is built with the R axial-port cover only.
Finally pick the version: S adds a magnet for position sensors.
AirTAC PB6 FAQ
No. Every PB6 gives about 14 N push and 11 N pull at 0.5 MPa, whatever the stroke.
M5×0.8 ports.
Back covers: R axial-port cover. Brackets: FA front flange, LB foot bracket. Pick a pivoting cover or bracket when the load moves in an arc, a rigid one for straight-line loads.
Usually yes. Request a quote with the stroke, mounting and version and we will confirm whether it can be built, plus price and lead time.
0.15 to 0.7 MPa operating pressure (proof 1.2 MPa) and -20 to +70 °C on filtered air.
No. You can order a single PB6. Orders are processed and handed to the carrier within 3-5 business days.
Buying the PB6 from AirtacDistr
Genuine AirTAC parts
Every order code on this page is the AirTAC factory part number. Specifications follow the AirTAC Products Catalog 2026A. About us
Ready in 3-5 business days
That is our time to process the order and hand it to the carrier. No minimum order: a single piece can be ordered.
14-day returns, 1-year warranty
Return within 14 days of delivery; the buyer pays return shipping. The warranty covers defects not caused by misuse. Return policy
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Page data checked against the live catalog on 2026-10-28.
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