Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X60-30S
The AirTAC Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X60-30S is a double-acting, double-rod pen-size mini cylinder whose rear rod carries a stroke adjuster. On a Ø16mm bore it gives a nominal 60mm stroke with a 30mm fine-adjustable window — settable from 30 to 60mm, so you set the end position without changing hardware.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Nominal stroke60 mm
- Adjust window30 mm
- Effective range30–60 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- 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 PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X60-30S
The AirTAC PBJ16X60-30S is a JIS pen-size double-acting mini cylinder with a 30 mm adjustable window. A rear M5x0.8 adjuster screw shortens the retract end, giving an effective stroke range of 30 to 60 mm. The extend end remains fixed.
The SUS304 stainless body uses an M5x0.8 port and an M10x1.0 rod-end thread. A fixed TPU bumper cushions both ends. The -S suffix adds a piston magnet for reed or electronic switches. Note that a plain cylinder drifts on air loss, requiring an external stop to hold loads safely.
Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X60-30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X60-30S |
|---|---|
| Series | PBJ JIS pen-size adjustable-stroke cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø5 mm |
| Nominal stroke | 60 mm |
| Adjustable window | 30 mm (30–60 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 90.7 N | 90.7 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 126.9 N | 126.9 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.
Model Code: Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X60-30S
| PBJ | JIS pen-size adjustable-stroke mini-cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -30 | 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).
Where the Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X60-30S Is Used
Changeover Fixtures
Dial in the exact retract length during product changeovers without swapping out cylinders.
Trial Stops
Fine-tune the 30 to 60 mm back position for prototype testing and precise sensor targeting.
Is the Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X60-30S the Right Cylinder?
If you need more force, the next size up is unavailable in this pen series, so 16 mm is the maximum.
Remember that only the back position is field-tunable. You must re-tighten the lock nut after setting the rear screw to prevent vibration drift. When ordering, confirm the 16 mm bore, 60 mm nominal stroke, 30 mm window, the -S magnet, and any LB or FA mounting accessories.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Need to fine-tune the end position on site
- ✓ Retract end sits within 30–60 mm
- ✓ Force at your working pressure
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Access to the rear adjuster screw
- ✓ 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 Set the adjuster, then re-lock the check nut.
- check Double rod: the rear rod carries the stroke adjuster.
- check Keep the load coaxial; avoid side load on the thin rod.
- check Do not dismantle the front or back cover.
Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X60-30S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, push is 100.5 N and pull is 90.7 N. At the 0.7 MPa maximum, push is 140.7 N and pull is 126.9 N. The effective stroke range is 30 to 60 mm, adjusted via the rear screw.
The M5x0.8 screw shortens the retract end only, leaving the extend end fixed. You must re-tighten the lock nut after setting your desired length to prevent vibration drift. The -S magnet works with reed or electronic switches.
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