This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAI63X500S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAI63X500S 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-SI63X500S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI63X500S is a double-acting ISO 15552 (orig. ISO 6431) profile-barrel cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 500mm stroke, G3/8 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAI63X500S, which matches its ISO interface, bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port sizeG3/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAI63X500S
About the Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI63X500S
The AirTAC B06-SI63X500S is a discontinued double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder. The B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SI63X500S, mechanically identical to the standard model. It delivers 1559 N push force at 0.5 MPa through a 63 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, and G3/8 port.
AirTAC replaced this EOL unit with the SAI63X500S drop-in. The SAI features an upgraded piston seal with two Y-shaped one-way elements for low start-up pressure, and adds SAIL, SAIF, and BSAI variants. For this bore, safe working load is roughly 935 N (60% of [email protected]), and vertical lift is about 79 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI63X500S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI63X500S |
|---|---|
| Series | SI ISO 15552 profile cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAI63X500S |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 500 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G3/8 |
| 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, 30 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SI datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAI63X500S carries the same ISO 15552 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-SAI63X500S 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-SI63X500S
| SI | ISO 15552 profile-barrel cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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-SI63X500S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the 500 mm stacking stroke for lithium-ion battery cells, utilizing the 1559 N push force to press and align cell layers accurately within module assembly fixtures.
Pack Handling Transfer
Moves heavy battery packs along the production line, where the 63 mm bore provides sufficient thrust for pushing loaded pallets into testing stations over the extended stroke.
Tab Welding Positioning
Actuates welding heads or clamps during battery tab welding, requiring the precise 30-800 mm/s speed range and reliable cushioning at stroke ends to prevent impact damage.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SI Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SI63X500S with the B06-SAI63X500S
To replace the B06-SI63X500S, order the SAI63X500S. It is dimensionally interchangeable per the ISO 15552 mounting interface, matching the 63 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, G3/8 port, M16x1.5 thread, and magnet for CS1-B/DS1-B switches. If sizing up or down, neighboring bores (50 mm or 80 mm) offer 982 N or 2513 N push at 0.5 MPa. Because the 500 mm stroke is long, use an external guide to prevent rod bending and side-load damage. A plain cylinder drifts without air; for load holding, use the SAIL lock or BSAI clamp-lock variant, or an external pilot check valve.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same ISO 15552 interface → B06-SAI63X500S
- ✓ 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-SI63X500S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SI63X500S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAI63X500S. It is dimensionally interchangeable per ISO 15552, keeping the same 63 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, G3/8 port, and mounting interface. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SI63X500S.
The 63 mm bore uses a G3/8 air port and M16x1.5 rod thread. Force output is 1559 N push and 1402 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 2182 N push at 0.7 MPa, 2805 N push at 0.9 MPa, and a theoretical max of 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating speed is 30-800 mm/s.
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