Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB16X15R
The AirTAC Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB16X15R is a single acting, push type (spring return) pen-size mini cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 15mm 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.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typePush, single acting
- Rod threadM10×1.0
- ReturnSpring
About the Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB16X15R
The AirTAC PSB16X15R is a JIS pen-size single-acting push cylinder that extends via one M5x0.8 air line and retracts via an internal spring. It provides 74.8 N of net push at 0.5 MPa and 115 N at 0.7 MPa. The R suffix denotes an axial back cover inlet for streamlined plumbing.
Featuring a SUS304 stainless barrel and a slim body, it fits tight jigs. A fixed TPU bumper cushions the stroke ends. If air drops, the spring pulls the rod home automatically. Plan for about 45 N of real work, which is roughly 60 percent of the 0.5 MPa rating.
Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB16X15R Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB16X15R |
|---|---|
| Series | PSB JIS pen-size mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Rod diameter | Ø5 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Net push force |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 74.8 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 115.0 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 PSB16X15R
| PSB | JIS pen-size single acting, push type (spring return) mini-cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 PSB16X15R Is Used
Part Ejector
Pushes machined aluminum brackets off a conveyor belt; the spring safely retracts the pin if the airline loses pressure.
Flap Folder
Extends to fold carton flaps on a packaging line, using the axial R inlet to keep tubing flush against the machine frame.
Clamp Release
Acts as a fail-safe clamp release on a test fixture, holding the 5 mm rod back securely whenever compressed air is removed.
Is the Airtac PSB Single Acting Compact Cylinder PSB16X15R the Right Cylinder?
This 16 mm bore offers 74.8 N net push at 0.5 MPa. Stepping down to a 12 mm bore yields 42.9 N, while this model provides the maximum single-acting thrust available in the series. The internal spring requires at least 0.2 MPa to move the rod.
The thin Ø5 mm piston rod handles coaxial thrust well, but add an external guide for off-axis loads. Confirm your ordering essentials: 16 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, no magnet, R axial inlet, and your preferred mount.
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 PSB16X15R FAQ
It delivers 74.8 N of net push at 0.5 MPa and 115 N at 0.7 MPa. Because an internal spring opposes the air stroke, a minimum of 0.2 MPa is required before the rod extends. If air is lost, the spring fails-safe to the retracted position.
It uses a fixed TPU bumper at each end to decelerate the last few millimeters of travel. The cushion is not adjustable. At higher speeds with heavy tooling mass, meter-out the exhaust or add an external shock absorber to prevent bottoming out.
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