This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X600 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X600 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-SUD63X600
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X600 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 600mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X600, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X600
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X600
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X600 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 SUD63X600. Because a rod exits both ends on the same piston, push and pull forces are equal at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. It features a 63mm bore, 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and an extruded aluminium profile barrel. This discontinued model used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors, while the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
This SKU has no magnet (-S) and cannot take a magnetic switch. As a double-rod cylinder, the back rod provides anti-rotation guidance and can drive two tools simultaneously. The 600mm stroke requires external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads. Computed buyer insight: 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 that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; an external rod lock is needed to hold loads on air loss.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X600 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X600 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X600 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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-SAUD63X600 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-SAUD63X600 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-SUD63X600
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×600 | 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-SUD63X600 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking presses in cell assembly lines, using the equal both ways force to compress electrode layers uniformly without rotational drift.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules along conveyor lines, leveraging the double-rod design to push and pull heavy packs with identical 1402 N force at 0.5 MPa.
Pack Assembly Press
Actuates dual-tool pressing stations during battery pack assembly, where the back rod synchronizes secondary operations while maintaining compact profile dimensions.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X600 with the B06-SAUD63X600
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X600, order the drop-in SAUD63X600, which matches the 63mm bore, 600mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify equal force at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, or step to neighbouring bores (50mm or 80mm) if your payload shifts. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools from one piston. For the 600mm stroke, use external guides to manage side-load and rod-bending risks. Because this non-magnetic SKU lacks switches, migrate to the SAUD with CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if position feedback is required. For load-holding without live air, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X600
- ✓ 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-SUD63X600 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X600 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X600, which shares the same 63mm bore, 600mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The B06- prefix simply designates it as AirTAC's battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the base SUD63X600.
The 3/8" port bore delivers equal push and pull force both ways: 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. It operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa with a 21mm adjustable cushion at each end. The safe working load is ~841 N, allowing a vertical lift of ~71 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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