Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB12X10SU
The AirTAC Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB12X10SU is a single acting, push type (spring return) pen-size mini cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 10mm stroke. A single air port drives the push stroke; the built-in return spring resets the rod when air is released, so only one solenoid line is needed.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typePush, single acting
- Rod threadM10×1.0
- ReturnSpring
About the Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB12X10SU
The AirTAC PSB12X10SU is a JIS pen-size single-acting push cylinder, meaning air entering the M5x0.8 port extends the rod while an internal spring retracts it. This fail-safe design ensures the rod returns home if air pressure drops. It provides 42.9 N of net push at 0.5 MPa and 65.5 N at 0.7 MPa.
The SUS304 stainless barrel and slim body fit tight jigs, while the U option provides a 90-degree side inlet for flat plumbing. A fixed TPU bumper decelerates the stroke at each end. The built-in -S magnet supports reed or electronic switches for position sensing.
Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB12X10SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB12X10SU |
|---|---|
| Series | PSB JIS pen-size mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø5 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push type (spring return) |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 0.7 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.2 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 800 mm/s |
| Return | Return spring (push by air) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 60 mm |
The spring holds the rod retracted; applying air pushes the rod out, and removing air lets the spring return it. Forces below are the NET spring-deducted values from the AirTAC thrust table. Confirm against the product label before installation.
Net Push Force (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Net push force |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 42.9 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 65.5 N |
These are the usable push forces after the return spring is subtracted, taken directly from the AirTAC single-acting thrust table. Minimum operating pressure is set by the spring, so this model needs at least the lower pressure shown to move.
Model Code: Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB12X10SU
| PSB | JIS pen-size single acting, push type (spring return) mini-cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch position sensing (omit = no magnet). |
| R / U / CB | Back cover: R axial inlet, U 90° side inlet, CB double clevis (bore-dependent). |
Mounting accessories: LB, FA, CJ. Related PB-family variants: PB (double acting), PTB (single-acting pull), PBD (double rod), PBR (front-mount).
Where the Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB12X10SU Is Used
Part Ejection
Pushes finished metal parts out of a CNC machining center using a compact 10mm stroke that retracts safely on air loss.
Diverter Gate
Acts as a spring-return diverter on a packaging line, blocking items briefly before the fail-safe retract clears the path.
Clamp Release
Holds a cardboard carton stationary for labeling, then releases the clamp instantly when the solenoid exhausts.
Is the Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB12X10SU the Right Cylinder?
This 12mm bore generates 42.9 N net push at 0.5 MPa. Stepping down, the 10mm bore offers 29.8 N; stepping up, the 16mm bore provides 74.8 N. The internal spring sets a 0.2 MPa minimum pressure before motion begins. Plan for a safe working load of about 26 N, or lifting roughly 2.2 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Confirm your ordering essentials: 12mm bore, 10mm stroke, S magnet, U side inlet, and mounting brackets. The Ø5 mm rod handles coaxial thrust well, but add an external guide for off-axis loads. At high speeds with heavy tooling, the TPU bumper may bottom out, so meter-out the exhaust or add a shock absorber.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Net push force at your working pressure
- ✓ Only one air line / solenoid needed
- ✓ Fail-safe retract on air loss
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Stroke ≤ 60 mm (single-acting limit)
- ✓ Keep the load coaxial — avoid side load
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.2 – 0.7 MPa operating pressure.
- check Allow for spring force in the stroke direction.
- check Do not add an external return mechanism.
- check Keep the load coaxial; avoid side load on the thin rod.
- check Do not dismantle the front or back cover.
Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB12X10SU FAQ
It delivers 42.9 N net push at 0.5 MPa and 65.5 N at 0.7 MPa. Because the internal spring opposes the air stroke, a minimum operating pressure of 0.2 MPa is required before the rod moves, and the rod fails safe to the retracted position on air loss.
The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet for reed or electronic switches. Cushioning relies on a fixed TPU bumper at each end, which is not adjustable. For heavy tooling mass at high speeds, meter-out the exhaust or add an external shock absorber.
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