This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X100 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-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X100
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X100 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 100mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU63X100, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X100
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X100
The AirTAC B06-SU63X100 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-dedicated variant of the base SU63X100, mechanically identical with a 63mm bore, 100mm stroke, and 1559 N push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU63X100, a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting.
Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept a sensor. The SAU upgrade introduces CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches for -S versions and a SAUF built-in-valve option the SU line never had. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 935 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa push), yielding a 79 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Note that the air cushion only decelerates; use an external rod lock to hold loads.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X100 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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-SAU63X100 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-SAU63X100 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-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X100
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X100 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies consistent 1559 N pressure at 0.5 MPa for lithium-ion prismatic cell stacking and alignment operations.
Module Handling
Transfers heavy battery modules along assembly lines, utilizing the 100mm stroke for precise indexing.
Tab Welding Clamp
Secures battery tabs during ultrasonic welding, providing stable clamping without live air load-holding.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X100 with the B06-SAU63X100
To replace the B06-SU63X100, order the SAU63X100. Verify your 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB) to ensure a perfect drop-in fit. This non-magnetic SKU cannot support sensors, but if your upgrade requires position detection, specify an SAU63X100S and migrate from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The 63mm bore delivers 1559 N push at 0.5 MPa; if undersizing, a 50mm bore yields 982 N, and if oversizing, an 80mm bore provides 2513 N. Since the cushion only decelerates and does not lock, integrate a pilot-operated check valve for load holding. For valve integration, explore the SAUF variant.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X100
- ✓ 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-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X100 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X100 battery-manufacturing dedicated cylinder is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU63X100. The B06- prefix only denotes the battery industry application and does not change the specs. The SAU replacement shares the identical 63mm bore, 100mm stroke, 3/8" port, force, and SC-series mounting.
At 0.5 MPa, it pushes 1559 N and pulls 1402 N. Push force is 2182 N at 0.7 MPa, 2805 N at 0.9 MPa, with a theoretical max of 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept magnetic sensors. The SAU replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on its -S versions.
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