
The AirTAC Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X80-30 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 80mm stroke with a 30mm fine-adjustable window — settable from 50 to 80mm, so you set the end position without changing hardware.
The AirTAC PBJ16X80-30 is a double-acting, double-rod pen-size mini cylinder with a 30mm adjustable window. A rear adjuster screw and lock nut shorten the retract end, giving an effective stroke range of 50-80mm. Tuning the length on the machine avoids reordering hardware for changeovers. The extend end remains fixed.
The slim SUS304 stainless body includes a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The M5x0.8 air port and M10x1.0 rod-end thread keep fixtures compact. The thin Ø5mm rod handles coaxial thrust; over long strokes add an external guide to prevent side-load wear. The bumper only decelerates the last few millimetres, so at high speeds with real tooling mass, meter-out the exhaust or add a shock absorber.
| Model | Airtac PBJ Adjustable Pen-Type Cylinder PBJ16X80-30 |
|---|---|
| Series | PBJ JIS pen-size adjustable-stroke cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø5 mm |
| Nominal stroke | 80 mm |
| Adjustable window | 30 mm (50–80 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 | 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.
| PBJ | JIS pen-size adjustable-stroke mini-cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×80 | 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).
Dial in the retract stop from 50 to 80mm during product changeovers without machining new hard stops.
Fine-tune the depth of a press fit in test jigs, locking the nut once the perfect position is found.
Remember the rear screw only adjusts the retract position; the extend end is fixed. Re-tighten the lock nut after setting to prevent vibration drift. Confirm your ordering essentials: 16mm bore, 80mm nominal stroke, 30mm window, no magnet, and mounting choice.
Quick checklist
The nominal stroke is 80mm with a 30mm window, yielding an effective range of 50-80mm.
The rear screw shortens the retract end only; the extend end is fixed. You set the stroke from 50 to 80mm and then re-tighten the lock nut to prevent vibration drift. The cylinder does not hold position on air loss without an external stop.
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