This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X25S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X25S 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-SUD63X25S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X25S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 25mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X25S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X25S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X25S
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X25S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the leading B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X25S, mechanically identical in every spec. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, both faces use the rod-side area, meaning push and pull force are equal at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder, and the 3/8" port pairs with a 20 mm rod. This legacy model is discontinued and the direct drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X25S.
For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 841 N (60% of the 1402 N @0.5 MPa figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. The dual-rod design provides inherent anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam for space-saving feedback. The original CS1-B/DS1-B sensors are superseded by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on the SAUD. Remember, a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the adjustable 21 mm cushions only decelerate near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X25S |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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-SAUD63X25S 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-SAUD63X25S 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-SUD63X25S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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-SUD63X25S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both-ways force for precise compression and alignment of battery cells during module stacking, utilizing the anti-rotation properties of the double-rod design.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives two independent tooling arms simultaneously from a single compact profile body, ideal for transferring battery packs between conveyor belts.
Tab Welding Feed
Feeds welding heads in battery tabbing stations where the back rod carries a sensor cam, saving space while maintaining accurate positioning.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X25S with the B06-SAUD63X25S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X25S, use the drop-in SAUD63X25S which retains the 63 mm bore, 25 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting compatibility. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighboring bores: the 50 mm bore yields 825 N @0.5 MPa, while the 80 mm bore yields 2268 N @0.5 MPa. A double-rod configuration is selected when equal both-ways force or anti-rotation guidance is required. The -S suffix indicates a piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, which must be upgraded to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors for the SAUD. For this 25 mm stroke, side-load is minimal, but for any stroke >=300 mm, ensure adequate load guidance to prevent binding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X25S
- ✓ 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-SUD63X25S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X25S is discontinued. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD63X25S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X25S, which shares identical bore, stroke, 3/8" port, and force, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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 bore is 63 mm with a 3/8" air port, a 20 mm rod, and adjustable 21 mm cushions at each end.
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