This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X400 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X400 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-SU63X400
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X400 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 400mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU63X400, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X400
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X400
The AirTAC B06-SU63X400 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SU63X400, mechanically identical with a 63mm bore, 400mm stroke, and 1559N push force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-line unit with the SAU63X400, a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact bore, stroke, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting.
This SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept a sensor, whereas the SAU upgrade accommodates modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The SAU line also introduces the SAUF built-in-valve option absent in the SU family. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 935N (60% of the 0.5MPa push force), translating to a 79kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X400 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X400 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X400 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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-SAU63X400 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-SAU63X400 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-SU63X400
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | 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-SU63X400 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the stacking mechanisms in lithium-ion cell assembly lines, utilizing the 1559N push force to press and align separator materials over the 400mm travel distance.
Module Transfer Handling
Actuates indexing and push-off mechanisms on battery module conveyors, where the 3/8" port and 30-800mm/s speed range ensure rapid, repeatable cycling.
Pack Alignment
Positions battery packs during final casing operations, requiring external guides to manage the 400mm stroke while maintaining precise orthogonal alignment.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X400 with the B06-SAU63X400
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the SAU63X400. Confirm the 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and PT/G/NPT thread standard. Because this SKU has no magnet, it cannot support sensing; if detection is needed, order the SAU with an S suffix and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. The 400mm stroke requires external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads. For sizing, the 63mm bore yields 1559N push at 0.5MPa; if less force is needed, a 50mm bore provides 982N. If holding a load during air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as cushions only decelerate. The SAUF variant offers a built-in 4M solenoid valve if integrated switching is desired.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X400
- ✓ 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-SU63X400 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X400 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU63X400. The B06- prefix simply designates it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU63X400. The SAU replacement shares the identical 63mm bore, 400mm stroke, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting.
At 0.5MPa it provides 1559N push and 1402N pull; 2182N push at 0.7MPa; 2805N at 0.9MPa; and a theoretical max of 318kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot accept a sensor. The SAU replacement supports CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if sensing is required.
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