This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X400 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X400 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-SUD63X400
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X400 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 400mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X400, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X400
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X400
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X400 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-dedicated variant that is mechanically identical to the standard SUD63X400. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, the push and pull forces are equal both ways at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. This 63 mm bore uses a 3/8" port, a 20 mm rod, and M16x1.5 threads. This SUD model is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X400, which retains the same profile body, bore, stroke, and force.
The double-rod design prevents piston rotation and allows the rear rod to drive a second tool or cam. For buyers sizing components, the safe working load is roughly 841 N (60% of the 1402 N @0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot accept a sensor. A plain cylinder will drift on air loss—the 21 mm adjustable cushions only decelerate near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads. At 400 mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X400 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X400 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X400 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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-SAUD63X400 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-SAUD63X400 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-SUD63X400
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | 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-SUD63X400 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal-both-ways force drives cell stacking and pressing operations in module assembly, maintaining precise parallelism without piston rotation.
Pack Handling Transfer
The dual-rod layout moves battery packs between conveyor belts, using the rear rod extension to synchronize a secondary mechanism or cam.
Tab Welding Clamp
Provides stable, equal clamping pressure for battery tab welding, with adjustable 21 mm cushions decelerating the 400 mm stroke at cycle end.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X400 with the B06-SAUD63X400
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X400, select the drop-in SAUD63X400, which matches the 63 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and equal-both-ways force. When sizing both ways, verify force needs against neighboring bores (50 mm or 80 mm) while remembering the 63 mm delivers 1402 N @0.5 MPa equally in both directions. Choose a double-rod configuration when anti-rotation or dual-tool driving is required. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, and LB styles (AirTAC SC series compatible only). Because this SKU has no magnet, it cannot use sensors; the SAUD upgrade supports current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (the SUD used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B). For the 400 mm stroke, add external guides to manage side-load and rod-bending risks.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X400
- ✓ 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-SUD63X400 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X400 (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD63X400) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X400, which matches the 63 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and equal force. The SAUD also uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
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 cylinder does not hold loads without live air; cushions only decelerate.
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