This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X900 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X900 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-SUD63X900
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X900 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 900mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X900, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X900
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X900
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X900 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-dedicated variant of the SUD63X900, sharing identical mechanics: a 63mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, and M16x1.5 rod thread. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, push and pull force are equal at 1402 N @0.5 MPa. The extruded aluminium barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This SUD model is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X900, which retains the bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting.
With a 900mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side loads. The double-rod design drives two tools simultaneously and prevents rotation. This non-magnetic SKU (no -S) cannot take a sensor; the SAUD upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. A plain cylinder does not hold loads without live air; the cushion only decelerates. Computed buyer insight: safe working load is ~841 N (60% of 1402 N), yielding a ~71 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X900 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X900 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X900 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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-SAUD63X900 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-SAUD63X900 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-SUD63X900
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×900 | 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-SUD63X900 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Synchronises two pressing plates during prismatic cell stacking, utilising equal both-ways force to maintain consistent electrode alignment.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives dual pushers on a battery module assembly conveyor, using the anti-rotation benefit of the double-rod design for stable part transit.
Pack Tabbing Press
Applies balanced clamping force during battery pack tab welding, with the second rod end carrying a mechanical cam for external sequencing.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X900 with the B06-SAUD63X900
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X900, specify the SAUD63X900 drop-in: it matches the 63mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both ways by checking neighbouring bores (50mm or 80mm) while ensuring the equal-both-ways force (1402 N @0.5 MPa) meets your needs. Choose a double-rod cylinder when driving two tools or requiring anti-rotation. This SKU lacks a magnet (no -S) and cannot take sensors; the SAUD uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For the 900mm stroke, add external guides to manage side-load and rod-bending. For load-holding, add an external rod lock, as air cushions only decelerate.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X900
- ✓ 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-SUD63X900 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X900 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X900. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD63X900. The SAUD retains the same 63mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Force is equal both ways: 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. Speed is 30-800 mm/s. It features a 20mm rod, M16x1.5 thread, and 21mm adjustable cushions at each end. Safe working load is ~841 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force).
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