This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAID63X160 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAID63X160 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-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID63X160
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID63X160 is a double-acting ISO 15552 (orig. ISO 6431) profile-barrel cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 160mm stroke, G3/8 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAID63X160, which matches its ISO interface, bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG3/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAID63X160
About the Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID63X160
The AirTAC B06-SID63X160 is a double-acting, double-rod ISO 15552 cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SID63X160. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. This model is discontinued and is fully replaced by the drop-in SAID63X160, which shares the exact G3/8 port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 30 mm cushion. The SAI upgrade uses a two Y-shaped one-way piston seal for low start-up pressure and long life.
For sizing, the equal-both-ways force yields a safe working load of roughly 841 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa rating) and a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. The back rod can drive two tools or carry a sensor cam while resisting rotation. Note this SKU lacks a -S magnet and cannot take a magnetic switch. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the 30 mm adjustable cushion only decelerates near stroke end. For held loads, use an external rod lock or the SAIL/BSAI lock variant.
Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID63X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID63X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | SI ISO 15552 profile cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAID63X160 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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-SAID63X160 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-SAID63X160 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-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID63X160
| SI | ISO 15552 profile-barrel cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID63X160 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force drives precision stacking plungers in prismatic cell assembly, ensuring consistent pressure on both extend and retract strokes.
Module Tab Transfer
The double-rod geometry provides anti-rotation stability for shifting battery modules between welding stations, maintaining parallelism during transfer.
Pack Handling Stopper
Uses the rear rod extension to actuate a secondary sensor cam while the front rod halts battery packs on a conveyor, combining two functions in one cylinder.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID63X160 with the B06-SAID63X160
To replace the discontinued B06-SID63X160, specify the drop-in SAID63X160, reusing the existing ISO 15552 FA, LB, or TC mounting hardware without bracket changes. Size both ways using the equal force: 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. If this is insufficient, step up to the 80 mm bore (2268 N @0.5 MPa); if oversized, step down to the 50 mm bore (825 N @0.5 MPa). A double-rod design is right when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools synchronously. This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot support sensing; add -S to the SAID order if switches are needed. For this 160 mm stroke, side-load is minimal, but for strokes >=300 mm, ensure guide alignment to prevent rod binding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same ISO 15552 interface → B06-SAID63X160
- ✓ 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-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID63X160 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SID63X160 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAID63X160. The B06- prefix simply denotes the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant; mechanically it is identical to the standard SID63X160. The SAID replacement shares the same ISO 15552 interface, 63 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G3/8 port, and equal both-ways force.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. The air port is G3/8, the rod thread is M16x1.5, and it features a 30 mm adjustable air cushion at each end. Speed range is 30-800 mm/s.
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