This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X100 in place of this model. The SAU replacement uses the same profile body, bore, stroke, force and SC-series mounting. It moves to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the SU used CS1-B / DS1-B) and adds the SAUF valve-integrated option.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 100mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X100, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X100
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X100 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines, where the B06- prefix designates this cell and module assembly variant as mechanically identical to the standard SUD63X100. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminium barrel on a single piston, meaning push and pull force are equal both ways at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. This model is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X100, matching the 63 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take a magnetic switch.
The dual-rod architecture prevents rotation and allows driving two tools simultaneously, while the back rod can carry a sensor cam if needed. For sizing, the computed safe working load is approximately 841 N (60% of the 1402 N @0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. The cylinder operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa with a 21 mm adjustable air cushion at each end. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load on air loss; the cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X100 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 3/8" |
| Rod thread | M16×1.5 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 21 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD63X100 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø63mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 1559 N | 1402 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 2182 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 318 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD63X100 produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Legacy SU-family variants: SUD (double rod), SUJ (adjustable stroke) — each maps to its SAU equivalent (SUD→SAUD, SUJ→SAUJ). The current SAU line adds the SAUF valve-integrated option.
Where the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both ways force to press and separate battery cell layers during module stacking, utilising the dual rods to prevent platform rotation.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives dual pick-and-place arms on a conveyor line for battery pack assembly, leveraging the 71 kg vertical lift capacity with a 2:1 margin.
Tab Welding Press
Maintains precise alignment for battery tab welding by carrying the electrode tool on one end and a sensor cam on the opposing back rod.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100 with the B06-SAUD63X100
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X100, specify the SAUD63X100 drop-in: it preserves the 63 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal both ways, size both directions by checking neighbouring bores (50 mm or 80 mm) against your exact push and pull requirements. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a back rod to carry a sensor cam, or to drive two tools. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take a switch; the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. For strokes >=300 mm, verify your side-load limits. Remember, the air cushion only decelerates; use an external rod lock for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X100
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/G/NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S): sensor family CS1-B → CMSG
- ✓ Mounting reused (FA/FB/CA/CB/LB)
- ✓ Need a built-in valve? → SAUF
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X100 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X100. The B06- prefix simply marks this as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD63X100; mechanically, every spec (bore, stroke, 3/8" port, force) is identical. The SAUD family also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. Speed is 30-800 mm/s. The safe working load is roughly 841 N. It operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa with a 21 mm adjustable air cushion, but note the cushion only decelerates; it does not hold loads on air loss.
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