This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X125S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X125S 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-SUD63X125S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X125S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 125mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X125S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X125S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X125S
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X125S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the leading B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X125S, 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 (1402 N at 0.5 MPa, 1962 N at 0.7 MPa, 2523 N at 0.9 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is notably shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X125S, which retains the 63mm bore, 125mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool while resisting rotation, double-rod designs excel in battery stacking and handling. The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; the SAUD replacement upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For sizing, the 1402 N force at 0.5 MPa yields a safe working load of roughly 841 N, translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X125S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X125S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X125S |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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-SAUD63X125S 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-SAUD63X125S 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-SUD63X125S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×125 | 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-SUD63X125S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal push and pull force ensures precise, anti-rotation alignment when stacking prismatic battery cells into modules.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives a dual-tool fixture on both rod ends to push and retract battery modules along the assembly conveyor simultaneously.
Tab Welding Feed
Provides stable, equal-both-ways actuation to feed and clamp battery tabs during the ultrasonic welding process.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X125S with the B06-SAUD63X125S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X125S, order the drop-in SAUD63X125S, which matches the 63mm bore, 125mm stroke, 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify the equal-both-ways force fits your load: the 63mm bore yields 1402 N at 0.5 MPa, sitting between the 50mm (825 N) and 80mm (2268 N) neighbours. A double-rod cylinder is the right choice when you need anti-rotation stability, synchronous driving of two tools, or a rear rod to mount a sensor cam. If upgrading to the SAUD, remember the -S magnet switches from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For strokes of 300mm or longer, carefully manage side-load moments to prevent guide wear. Finally, never rely on the adjustable air cushions for load holding on air loss; install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X125S
- ✓ 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-SUD63X125S FAQ
Yes, this SUD model is discontinued. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X125S, changing no physical specs. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X125S, which matches the 63mm bore, 125mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD also upgrades the -S sensor compatibility from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull force are equal both ways: 1402 N at 0.5 MPa, 1962 N at 0.7 MPa, and 2523 N at 0.9 MPa. The bore is 63mm with a 20mm piston rod, a fixed 3/8" air port (default PT thread), and an M16x1.5 rod-end thread. The safe working load is approximately 841 N (about 71 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin).
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