This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X500S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X500S 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-SUD63X500S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X500S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 500mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X500S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X500S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X500S
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X500S 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 SUD63X500S. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal (1402 N at 0.5 MPa). It features a 63mm bore, 500mm stroke, 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and an adjustable 21mm cushion at each end. This discontinued model is fully replaced by the drop-in SAUD63X500S.
The SAUD upgrade retains the exact bore, stroke, force, port, and SC-series FA/LB mounting, but updates the sensor compatibility from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The dual-rod design prevents piston rotation and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 841 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa force), yielding a vertical lift capacity of approximately 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate; an external rod lock is required to hold loads on air loss.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X500S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X500S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X500S |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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-SAUD63X500S 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-SAUD63X500S 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-SUD63X500S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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-SUD63X500S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal push and pull force drives precise cell stacking and tabbing operations in module assembly without rotational drift.
Pack Handling Transfer
The dual-rod profile provides stable, compact transfer of battery packs along conveyors where shorter overall length is needed.
Dual-Tool Driving
Simultaneously actuates two opposing tools or clamps using both rod ends, maintaining perfect synchronization for pack alignment.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X500S with the B06-SAUD63X500S
To replace the B06-SUD63X500S, select the SAUD63X500S, which offers identical 63mm bore, 500mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. If sizing both ways, neighboring bores (50mm or 80mm) offer different force profiles, but the 63mm bore provides 1402 N at 0.5 MPa and 2523 N at 0.9 MPa equally in both directions. A double-rod cylinder is right when you need anti-rotation, a back-rod sensor cam, or two-tool driving. For the -S magnet option, swap legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. Because the stroke is 500mm (>=300), external guides must support side loads to prevent rod bending.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X500S
- ✓ 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-SUD63X500S FAQ
Yes, it is discontinued. The B06- prefix indicates a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X500S, which is mechanically identical. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X500S, matching the 63mm bore, 500mm stroke, 3/8" port, and force, while updating sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
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 21mm air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; they do not hold loads. For vertical load holding on air loss, you must use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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