This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X250 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-SU63X250
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X250 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 250mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU63X250, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X250
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X250
The AirTAC B06-SU63X250 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder optimized for battery manufacturing lines. The "B06-" prefix marks it as the battery-dedicated variant of the SU63X250, mechanically identical to the base model with a 63mm bore, 250mm stroke, and 1559N push force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU63X250, a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting.
Because the SAU body is an extruded aluminum profile, it is shorter and more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 935N (about 60% of the 0.5MPa push force), translating to a vertical lift capacity of approximately 79kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that this non-magnetic SKU cannot accept a sensor, and the SAU upgrade now uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches for its -S variants.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X250 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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-SAU63X250 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-SAU63X250 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-SU63X250
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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-SU63X250 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies consistent 1559N pressure at 0.5MPa for lithium-ion prismatic cell stacking and alignment operations.
Module Handling
Drives the 250mm stroke to index battery modules along assembly conveyors with smooth adjustable air cushions.
Tab Welding Clamp
Clamps battery tabs securely during laser welding, utilizing the 318kgf maximum theoretical force for rigid holding.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X250 with the B06-SAU63X250
To replace the B06-SU63X250, order the SAU63X250. Verify your 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB) which all carry over directly. If you need position sensing, this specific non-magnetic SKU cannot accept a switch; ordering an SAU63X250-S adds a magnet, but you must upgrade to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family since the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches are obsolete. For sizing alternatives, dropping to a 50mm bore yields 982N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to an 80mm bore provides 2513N. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss—the cushion only decelerates—so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for held loads. At 250mm stroke, ensure adequate guiding to prevent rod bending under side loads. The SAU family also offers a SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve, which the SU line lacked.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X250
- ✓ 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-SU63X250 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X250 (the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU63X250) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU63X250. It shares the identical 63mm bore, 250mm stroke, output force, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting, so it fits the same battery line machinery without modification.
At 0.5MPa it pushes 1559N and pulls 1402N; at 0.7MPa it pushes 2182N, and the theoretical max is 318kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept a sensor. If you need sensing on the SAU replacement, order the -S option, but note it requires the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
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