This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAI40X600 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAI40X600 in place of this model. The SAI replacement keeps the same ISO 15552 mounting interface, bore, stroke, output force and accessories, so it drops straight into existing fixtures. It is the current-production version of this cylinder with an upgraded piston seal.
Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI40X600
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI40X600 is a double-acting ISO 15552 (orig. ISO 6431) profile-barrel cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 600mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAI40X600, which matches its ISO interface, bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAI40X600
About the Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI40X600
The AirTAC B06-SI40X600 is a discontinued double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SI40X600, mechanically identical with a 40mm bore, 600mm stroke, and 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this EOL unit with the SAI40X600, a true drop-in sharing the same G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and mounting interface.
The SAI upgrade features a new piston seal with two Y-shaped one-way elements for low start-up pressure and long life. This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept a CS1-B/DS1-B sensor. Based on the 628 N push force, the safe working load is roughly 377 N (about 32 kg for vertical lifts with a 2:1 margin). For high-temperature cells, Viton H seals raise the limit to 150 C.
Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI40X600 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI40X600 |
|---|---|
| Series | SI ISO 15552 profile cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAI40X600 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 600 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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, 27 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SI datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAI40X600 carries the same ISO 15552 ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 kgf | |
The B06-SAI40X600 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-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI40X600
| SI | ISO 15552 profile-barrel cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×600 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Legacy SI-family variants: SID (double rod), SIJ (adjustable stroke) — each maps to its SAI equivalent (SID→SAID, SIJ→SAIJ). Rod material: carbon steel (blank) / SUS420J2 (A) / SUS304 (B).
Where the Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI40X600 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Drives the 600mm pressing and stacking stroke for lithium-ion battery cells, providing consistent 628 N force at 0.5 MPa during electrode assembly.
Module Transfer
Actuates long-travel pushers on battery module assembly lines, moving packs between welding and testing stations with a 40mm bore.
Tab Welding Clamp
Positions and holds battery tabs during ultrasonic welding, utilizing the 27mm adjustable air cushions to decelerate the rod at stroke ends.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI40X600 with the B06-SAI40X600
To replace the B06-SI40X600, order the SAI40X600. Confirm the ISO 15552 mounting interface, 40mm bore, 600mm stroke, G1/4 port (PT/G/NPT), and accessory type (LB, FA, TC). Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a sensor; order SAI40X600S if position detection is needed. Sizing both ways: the 40mm bore yields 628 N push at 0.5 MPa (1130 N at 0.9 MPa); step down to 32mm for 402 N, or up to 50mm for 982 N. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss—the cushion only decelerates—so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for load holding, or specify the SAIL/BSAI lock variant. With a 600mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending and side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same ISO 15552 interface → B06-SAI40X600
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/G/NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Mounting reused (FA/FB/CA/CB/CR/LB/TC)
Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI40X600 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SI40X600 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAI40X600. It shares the same ISO 15552 mounting interface, 40mm bore, 600mm stroke, output force, and G1/4 port. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing variant; the SAI replacement is mechanically identical.
The 40mm bore operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa with a G1/4 air port and M12x1.25 rod thread. Force output is 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 879 N push at 0.7 MPa, 1130 N push at 0.9 MPa, and a theoretical max of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Speed is 30-800 mm/s.
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