This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X450S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X450S 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-SUD63X450S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450S 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-SAUD63X450S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X450S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450S
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X450S 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 SUD63X450S, featuring a 63mm bore, 450mm stroke, and a 3/8" port. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, both faces use the rod-side area, generating equal push and pull force. This SUD model is discontinued; its exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X450S, which retains the same bore, stroke, force, and FA/LB mounting.
Equal both-ways force is 1402 N at 0.5 MPa, 1962 N at 0.7 MPa, and 2523 N at 0.9 MPa. This yields a safe working load of roughly 841 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure) and a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. The dual-rod design prevents piston rotation and allows the back rod to drive a second tool. The SAUD upgrade switches to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, replacing the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches used here.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X450S |
| 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-SAUD63X450S 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-SAUD63X450S 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-SUD63X450S
| 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-SUD63X450S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both-ways force to press and align battery cells during module stacking, using the dual rods to prevent twisting and maintain parallelism.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives a dual-sided transfer mechanism on a battery pack assembly conveyor, using the back rod to synchronize a secondary pusher without adding a second cylinder.
Tab Welding Clamp
Holds battery tabs flat during ultrasonic welding, where the anti-rotation property of the double-rod profile keeps the clamping face perfectly aligned.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X450S with the B06-SAUD63X450S
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the SAUD63X450S, which is a true drop-in swap matching the 63mm bore, 450mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify your force needs against the equal both-ways output of 1402 N at 0.5 MPa; if you need more push or pull, step up to the 80mm bore, or drop to the 50mm bore if less force is required. Choose a double-rod design when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools simultaneously. Because this unit has a 450mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads. The -S suffix means it has a piston magnet for position sensing; when migrating to the SAUD, you must upgrade from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end and do not hold loads on air loss—use an external rod lock for vertical holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X450S
- ✓ 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-SUD63X450S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X450S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X450S. The B06- prefix simply denotes it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X450S, so the SAUD matches it exactly on 63mm bore, 450mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 1402 N at 0.5 MPa, 1962 N at 0.7 MPa, and 2523 N at 0.9 MPa. The bore dictates a 3/8" port, the piston rod is 20mm, and it has an M16x1.5 rod-end thread.
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