This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X225S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X225S 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-SUD63X225S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225S 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-SAUD63X225S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke225 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X225S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225S
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X225S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery manufacturing lines, where the B06- prefix designates a battery-dedicated variant that is mechanically identical to the standard SUD63X225S. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminum barrel on a single piston, ensuring push and pull force are perfectly equal at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. This model is discontinued and superseded by the drop-in SAUD63X225S, which retains the exact 63mm bore, 225mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The -S suffix denotes a built-in piston magnet for position sensing.
Because the second rod acts as an anti-rotation guide and can drive a secondary tool or sensor cam from the back, it excels in compact stacking and tabbing fixtures. For sizing, the 1402 N @0.5 MPa output yields a safe working load of roughly 841 N (60%) and a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the air cushions only decelerate the load near stroke end; an external rod lock is required to hold a load securely without live air.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X225S |
| 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-SAUD63X225S 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-SAUD63X225S 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-SUD63X225S
| 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-SUD63X225S Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies equal both-ways force for precise electrode stacking, using the dual rods to maintain strict parallelism without rotation during battery cell assembly.
Tab Welding Clamp
Uses the rear rod exit to mount a sensor cam for exact position feedback while the front rod clamps battery tabs securely prior to ultrasonic welding.
Module Transfer Drive
Drives a dual-sided conveyor pickup mechanism in battery module handling, ensuring synchronous movement of heavy packs via the equal push and pull force.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X225S with the B06-SAUD63X225S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X225S, order the drop-in SAUD63X225S, matching the 63mm bore, 225mm stroke, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 3/8" port. The SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy SUD used CS1-B/DS1-B switches. When sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the equal push/pull figures (1402 N @0.5, 1962 N @0.7, 2523 N @0.9) and check neighboring bores if margin is needed. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, and LB styles (SC-series compatible only). For this 225mm stroke, ensure side-load alignment is correct to prevent guide wear. A double-rod design is ideal when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools simultaneously.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X225S
- ✓ 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-SUD63X225S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X225S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X225S, which shares the same 63mm bore, 225mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the base SUD63X225S. The SAUD also upgrades the sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the 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" (PT thread). It features a 20mm piston rod, M16x1.5 rod thread, and adjustable air cushions at both ends. The air cushion only decelerates the load; it does not hold position without live air.
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