This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X125 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X125 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-SU63X125
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X125 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 125mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU63X125, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke125 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X125
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X125
The AirTAC B06-SU63X125 is a discontinued double-acting profile-type cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-industry variant of the SU63X125, mechanically identical to the base model with a 63mm bore and 125mm stroke. It delivers 1559 N push and 1402 N pull at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU63X125, a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, output force, and SC-series mounting.
The SAU upgrade introduces current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy SU used CS1-B/DS1-B switches (this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take any sensor). The new SAU line also adds a SAUF built-in 4M solenoid valve option the SU never had. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 935 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push force), translating to a vertical lift capacity of 79 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The extruded aluminum body is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X125 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X125 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X125 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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-SAU63X125 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-SAU63X125 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-SU63X125
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×125 | 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-SU63X125 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies consistent 1559 N push at 0.5 MPa for lithium-ion prismatic cell stacking and alignment operations.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules along assembly lines with a compact profile body, fitting tight cell-pack machinery.
Tab Welding Clamp
Provides reliable clamping force for busbar tab welding with adjustable 21mm cushions to protect delicate cell terminals.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X125 with the B06-SAU63X125
To replace this discontinued B06-SU63X125, order the SAU63X125 drop-in equivalent, verifying the 3/8" port, M16x1.5 thread, PT/G/NPT thread standard, and SC-series mounting (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB). Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a position switch; if sensing is needed on the new SAU, specify the -S option and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. For loads requiring holding on air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as cushions only decelerate. If sizing alternatives, the neighboring 50mm bore yields 982 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 80mm bore provides 2513 N. The 125mm stroke is under the 1500mm standard limit, so no side-load guide is strictly required, but always minimize rod bending. For automated battery stacking, consider the SAUF valve-integrated variant to speed up cycle times.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X125
- ✓ 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-SU63X125 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X125 (the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SU63X125) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU63X125. It matches the 63mm bore, 125mm stroke, 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, force, and SC-series mounting. The B06- prefix is an industry designation only, so the SAU63X125 performs identically.
This double-acting cylinder outputs 1559 N push and 1402 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 2182 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical max of 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept sensors. The SAU63X125 replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you order the -S magnet version.
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