This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X250 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-SUD63X250
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X250 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 250mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X250, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X250
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X250
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X250 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X250, mechanically identical in every spec. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. The 63 mm bore features a 20 mm rod, M16x1.5 rod thread, and a 3/8 inch port. This discontinued model is replaced drop-in by the SAUD63X250, which retains the exact bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting.
Buyers gain a compact extruded aluminium profile barrel—shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore—plus the anti-rotation stability of a dual-rod design ideal for driving two tools simultaneously. Based on the 1402 N @0.5 MPa output, the computed safe working load is approximately 841 N (60%), translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot take a magnetic switch; the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors used on the SUD are replaced by current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAUD. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss—the cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X250 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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-SAUD63X250 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-SAUD63X250 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-SUD63X250
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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-SUD63X250 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Provides equal both-ways force and anti-rotation stability for precise layering of battery cells during module assembly, ensuring perfectly aligned stacking without drift.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives dual pusher plates simultaneously on a battery pack assembly conveyor, using the compact 63 mm profile barrel to save space in dense manufacturing cells.
Tab Welding Positioning
Moves welding fixtures with equal push and pull force (1402 N @0.5 MPa) for battery tab welding, maintaining strict positional accuracy on both extension and retraction.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X250 with the B06-SAUD63X250
To replace the B06-SUD63X250, order the drop-in SAUD63X250, which matches the 63 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 3/8 inch port, and equal-both-ways force. When sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the 1402 N @0.5 MPa output, checking neighbouring bores if you need to scale up or down. A double rod is the right choice when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools from one cylinder. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, and LB styles (compatible with AirTAC SC series only). Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot support sensing; upgrading to the SAUD requires switching from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For strokes of 300 mm or longer, carefully manage side-load alignment to prevent premature seal wear.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X250
- ✓ 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-SUD63X250 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X250 is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X250. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X250, which matches the 63 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 3/8 inch port, and equal both-ways force, while upgrading sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
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 safe working load is ~841 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a vertical lift of ~71 kg with a 2:1 margin. The 63 mm bore uses a 3/8 inch port, a 20 mm rod, and adjustable 21 mm cushions at each end.
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