
The AirTAC Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ12X100-50 is a double-acting, double-rod pen-size mini cylinder whose rear rod carries a stroke adjuster. On a Ø12mm bore it gives a nominal 100mm stroke with a 50mm fine-adjustable window — settable from 50 to 100mm, so you set the end position without changing hardware.
A rear adjuster screw and lock nut shorten the retract end, giving an effective stroke range of 50-100mm from a 100mm nominal length. The extend end remains fixed.
The slim SUS304 stainless body saves space in tight jigs and end-of-arm tooling. A fixed TPU bumper decelerates the last few mm at both ends. The M5x0.8 air port and M10x1.0 rod-end thread simplify integration. The thin Ø5mm rod handles coaxial thrust, so add an external guide for off-axis loads.
| Model | Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ12X100-50 |
|---|---|
| Series | PBJ JIS pen-size adjustable-stroke cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø5 mm |
| Nominal stroke | 100 mm |
| Adjustable window | 50 mm (50–100 mm) |
| Adjuster thread | M5×0.8 |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
PBJ is a double-rod cylinder: the rear rod carries the stroke adjuster, which sets the stroke end within the adjustable window. Confirm the set position against the product label before installation.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 46.7 N | 46.7 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 65.4 N | 65.4 N |
The rear rod passes through the rear cover, so both piston faces lose rod area: push is shown at the annular-area value (conservative), lower than a single-rod PB push of the same bore. Size with a friction margin.
| PBJ | JIS pen-size adjustable-stroke mini-cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -50 | Adjustable-stroke window in mm (10/20/30/40/50/75/100). |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch position sensing (omit = no magnet). |
Fixed body — no separate back-cover code. Mounting accessories: LB, FA. Related PB-family variants: PB (fixed stroke), PBD (double rod), PBR (front-mount).
Set exact retract positions during product changeovers without machining new stops or reordering hardware.
Dial in the exact 50-100mm stroke length during prototyping to find the perfect motion sequence safely.
Adjust insertion depth on the fly for different material thicknesses without swapping the entire cylinder.
Remember that only the retract position is field-settable; the extend end is fixed. Re-tighten the lock nut after setting to prevent vibration drift. Confirm your ordering essentials: 12mm bore, 100mm nominal stroke, 50mm window, and mounting accessories.
Quick checklist
The effective stroke range is 50-100mm.
A rear adjuster screw with an M5x0.8 thread shortens only the retract end of the stroke. The extend end remains fixed. You must re-tighten the lock nut after setting to prevent vibration drift.
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