This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X150 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X150 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-SUD63X150
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X150 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 150mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X150, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X150
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X150
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X150 is a discontinued double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD63X150, mechanically identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends of the 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. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X150, retaining the 63mm bore, 150mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design prevents rotation and allows driving two tools simultaneously, while the extruded aluminum profile barrel is more compact than standard cylinders.
For sizing, the computed buyer insight reveals a safe working load of roughly 841 N (60% of the 1402 N @0.5 MPa figure) and a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. This SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot take a magnetic switch. Note that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end; it does not hold loads on air loss, so an external rod lock is required for holding. The SAUD upgrade transitions to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B used here.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X150 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X150 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X150 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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-SAUD63X150 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-SAUD63X150 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-SUD63X150
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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-SUD63X150 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both ways force prevents rotation during prismatic cell stacking and alignment on battery module assembly lines.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives dual tooling to push and retract battery packs between conveyors without requiring a secondary return cylinder.
Tab Welding Clamp
Provides stable clamping for battery tab welding with equal push and pull force via the double-rod profile.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X150 with the B06-SAUD63X150
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X150, use the SAUD63X150 drop-in, which matches the 63mm bore, 150mm stroke, 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force needs against neighboring bores (50mm or 80mm) while ensuring equal both ways force (1402 N @0.5 MPa here). Choose a double-rod cylinder when anti-rotation or driving two tools is required. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, the SAUD upgrade will require CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. For strokes >=300mm, account for side-load line deflection.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X150
- ✓ 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-SUD63X150 FAQ
Yes, it is discontinued. The B06- prefix denotes the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD63X150. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X150, which matches the 63mm bore, 150mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
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 air port is 3/8". The air cushion only decelerates the piston; it does not hold loads on air loss.
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