This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X450 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X450 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-SU63X450
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X450 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 450mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU63X450, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X450
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X450
The AirTAC B06-SU63X450 is a discontinued double-acting profile-type cylinder, where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU63X450, mechanically identical to the base model. Producing 1559 N push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 63 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, and a 3/8" port. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU63X450, a true drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and SC-series mounting.
The SAU upgrade introduces current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, replacing the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, and offers a new SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve the SU line lacked. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 935 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push force), equating to a 79 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept switches, while the extruded aluminum body is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X450 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X450 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X450 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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-SAU63X450 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-SAU63X450 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-SU63X450
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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-SU63X450 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the stacking mechanism in prismatic cell assembly, utilizing the 1559 N push force to press layers accurately over the 450 mm stroke.
Module Transfer
Pushes battery modules between conveyor belts in pack assembly lines, with the 3/8" port ensuring rapid actuation at 30-800 mm/s.
Tab Welding Feed
Feeds busbars into laser welding stations, where the 935 N safe working load handles heavy copper components without deflection.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X450 with the B06-SAU63X450
To replace this discontinued B06-SU63X450, order the SAU63X450, confirming the 63 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and M16x1.5 rod thread. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept position sensors; if sensing is needed, specify an SAU63X450S and migrate to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. For neighboring sizes, a 50 mm bore yields 982 N push at 0.5 MPa, while an 80 mm bore provides 2513 N. A plain cylinder drifts without live air, so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for held loads. At 450 mm, prevent rod bending by guiding the load externally. The SAUF valve-integrated option can simplify cycling if needed.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X450
- ✓ 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-SU63X450 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X450 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU63X450. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU63X450. The SAU63X450 shares the exact 63 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, 3/8" port, force, and SC-series mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if a magnet is specified.
This double-acting cylinder delivers 1559 N push and 1402 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 2182 N push at 0.7 MPa, 2805 N at 0.9 MPa, and a theoretical max of 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa. It operates at 30-800 mm/s. The air cushions only decelerate the load near stroke end; they do not hold it. Without live air, the piston drifts, requiring an external rod lock for load holding.
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