This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X100S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X100S 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-SUD63X100S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100S 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-SAUD63X100S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X100S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100S
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X100S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X100S, mechanically identical in every spec. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 63 mm bore. It features a 20 mm piston rod, a 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod-end thread, and 21 mm adjustable cushions at each end.
As this SUD model is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X100S, which retains the same bore, stroke, equal force, port, and FA/LB mounting. Two distinct benefits of this double-rod design are anti-rotation stability and the ability of the back rod to carry a sensor cam for synchronized tracking. The SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches on this -S magnet model. 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.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X100S |
| 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-SAUD63X100S 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-SAUD63X100S 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-SUD63X100S
| 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-SUD63X100S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force drives precise cell stacking and pressing mechanisms in module assembly without the rotational drift of single-rod units.
Pack Handling Transfer
The dual-rod anti-rotation characteristic stabilizes heavy battery pack transfers across conveyor lines during automated manufacturing.
Tab Welding Clamp
The back rod carries a sensor cam to synchronize tab welding clamps, ensuring accurate positional feedback for battery tab processing.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X100S with the B06-SAUD63X100S
To replace the B06-SUD63X100S, order the SAUD63X100S; it is a true drop-in swap keeping the 63 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting identical. When sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the equal both-ways ratings of 1402 N @0.5, 1962 N @0.7, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa, and check neighbouring bores (50 mm or 80 mm) if you need to adjust capacity. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation resistance or must drive two tools simultaneously. Because this -S model uses legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors, you must migrate to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches for the SAUD. For strokes >=300 mm, ensure your mechanical setup handles side-load line forces to prevent guide wear. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so specify an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X100S
- ✓ 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-SUD63X100S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X100S is discontinued. The B06- prefix designates it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X100S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X100S, which shares the same 63 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and equal force. You must upgrade the sensors from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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. The bore dictates a fixed 3/8" port size. The safe working load is roughly 841 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa rating), allowing a vertical lift of about 71 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
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