This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X225 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X225 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-SUD63X225
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 225mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X225, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke225 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X225
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X225 is a double-acting double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD63X225, mechanically identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. It features a 63mm bore, 225mm stroke, 3/8 inch port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 21mm adjustable cushions. This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a switch.
This discontinued SUD line is replaced by the drop-in SAUD63X225, which retains the exact bore, stroke, equal force, 3/8 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (the SUD used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B) and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant. For sizing, the equal both ways force yields a safe working load of 841 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure) and a vertical lift capacity of 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. The back rod drives two tools simultaneously, and a plain cylinder drifts on air loss—the cushion only decelerates, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X225 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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-SAUD63X225 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-SAUD63X225 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-SUD63X225
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×225 | 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-SUD63X225 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies equal both ways force for prismatic cell stacking and electrode alignment, using the dual rods to maintain parallelism during compression.
Module Transfer
Drives two synchronized pendants to move battery modules across assembly belts, leveraging the anti-rotation properties of the double-rod design.
Tab Welding Clamp
Holds battery tabs for laser welding with a safe working load of 841 N, ensuring stable positioning without drift during the weld cycle.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225 with the B06-SAUD63X225
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X225, specify the drop-in SAUD63X225, which keeps the 63mm bore, 225mm stroke, 3/8 inch port, and equal-both-ways force. Size both ways by checking neighbor bores (50mm or 80mm) against your force requirements, noting the 63mm bore delivers 1402 N @0.5 MPa. Choose a double rod when you need anti-rotation stability or to drive two tools from one body. Mounting is Basic, FA, or LB only (SC-series compatible). Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot take sensors; the SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For stroke lengths >=300mm, verify side-load limits to prevent guide wear. Remember, air cushions only decelerate; add an external rod lock for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X225
- ✓ 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-SUD63X225 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X225 is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD63X225. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X225, which matches the 63mm bore, 225mm stroke, 3/8 inch port, and equal force, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Force is equal both ways at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. It cannot hold a load on air loss; the piston drifts and the 21mm cushion only decelerates near stroke end. Use an external rod lock for held loads.
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