This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X450 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X450 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-SUD63X450
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 450mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X450, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X450
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X450 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD63X450. A rod exits both ends on one 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. The 63mm bore features a 20mm rod, M16x1.5 thread, and a 3/8 inch port. This discontinued model is replaced by the drop-in SAUD63X450.
Because the second rod acts as an anti-rotation guide and can drive a second tool simultaneously, it is highly effective for compact battery stacking and handling. The computed safe working load is 841 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force), yielding a vertical lift capacity of 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this non-magnetic SKU cannot take sensors, and the SAUD upgrade switches to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X450 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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-SAUD63X450 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-SAUD63X450 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-SUD63X450
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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-SUD63X450 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal-both-ways force ensures consistent pressure when stacking battery cells, while the second rod prevents piston rotation during precise alignment.
Module Handling
Drives dual tooling or grippers simultaneously from both rod ends on the battery module assembly line, maximizing throughput in a compact profile.
Pack Tabbing
Provides rigid, opposing motion for battery pack tabbing and welding operations where a single-rod cylinder would lack torsional stability.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450 with the B06-SAUD63X450
To replace the B06-SUD63X450, use the SAUD63X450 drop-in which preserves the 63mm bore, 450mm stroke, 3/8 port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both ways by checking neighbor bores (50mm or 80mm) while ensuring the equal-both-ways force meets your needs. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or two-tool driving. For the 450mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending under side-load. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take sensors; the SAUD uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For load holding, add an external rod lock as the cushion only decelerates.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X450
- ✓ 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-SUD63X450 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X450 is discontinued. The B06- prefix denotes a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X450. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X450, which shares the same 63mm bore, 450mm stroke, 3/8 port, and equal force.
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 63mm bore uses a 3/8 inch port. The safe working load is 841 N, allowing a 71 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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