This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X50 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-SU63X50
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X50 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 50mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU63X50, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X50
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X50
The AirTAC B06-SU63X50 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder optimized for battery manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-dedicated variant of the base SU63X50, sharing identical mechanics: a 63mm bore, 50mm stroke, and 1559N push force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU63X50, a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact profile body, 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting.
Because this non-magnet SKU lacks a sensor groove, it cannot accept magnetic switches. The SAU upgrade introduces modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on its -S variants and adds a SAUF built-in 4M valve option the SU line never had. 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 safety margin. Note that a plain cylinder drifts without live air; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X50 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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-SAU63X50 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-SAU63X50 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-SU63X50
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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-SU63X50 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies the 1559N push force at 0.5MPa to align and compress prismatic battery cells during stacking, using the 50mm stroke for rapid, short-cycle indexing.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules along the assembly conveyor, leveraging the compact profile body and SC-series mounting to fit tight cell-pack machinery footprints.
Tab Welding Clamp
Secures battery tabs during laser welding, where the 935N safe working load provides consistent clamping pressure without deforming delicate copper connectors.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X50 with the B06-SAU63X50
To replace this B06-SU63X50, order the SAU63X50, confirming the 3/8" port, PT/G/NPT thread choice, and SC-series mounting hardware (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB). Since this specific SKU has no magnet (-S), it cannot support legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; if sensing is needed on the new SAU, specify the -S option and migrate to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For force sizing, this 63mm bore yields 1559N push at 0.5MPa; if less force is acceptable, a 50mm bore provides 982N, while an 80mm bore offers 2513N. A plain cylinder does not hold load on air loss—the cushion only decelerates—so integrate a pilot-operated check valve for vertical battery-cell stacking. The 50mm stroke avoids rod-bending side-load risks, but always guide the load.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X50
- ✓ 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-SU63X50 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X50 (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SU63X50) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU63X50. It matches the 63mm bore, 50mm stroke, 1559N force, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting. The B06- prefix is an industry designation only, so the SAU63X50 performs identically.
This 63mm bore cylinder delivers 1559N push and 1402N pull at 0.5MPa, 2182N push at 0.7MPa, 2805N at 0.9MPa, and a 318kgf max at 1.0MPa. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take sensors; legacy -S versions used CS1-B/DS1-B switches, while the SAU replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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