This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X500 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X500 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-SU63X500
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X500 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 500mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU63X500, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X500
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X500
The AirTAC B06-SU63X500 is a discontinued double-acting profile-type cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU63X500, mechanically identical to the base model with a 63mm bore and 500mm stroke. Delivering 1559 N push force at 0.5 MPa via a 3/8" port, it uses an extruded aluminum barrel that is shorter and more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU63X500.
The SAU63X500 is a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and SC-series mounting. A computed buyer insight: this bore yields a safe working load of roughly 935 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa push) and a vertical lift capacity of about 79 kg with a 2:1 margin. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept a sensor. Additionally, the SAU upgrade introduces a SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve that the SU line never offered.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X500 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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-SAU63X500 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-SAU63X500 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-SU63X500
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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-SU63X500 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives stacking mechanisms in cell assembly lines, utilizing the 1559 N push force to handle electrode sheets with precision over the 500mm travel.
Module Transfer
Pushes battery modules between conveyor belts in pack assembly, where the compact profile body saves valuable machine footprint.
Tab Welding Feed
Feeds tab materials into welding stations, requiring external guides to maintain alignment and prevent rod bending during the 500mm extension.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X500 with the B06-SAU63X500
To replace this discontinued B06-SU63X500, order the SAU63X500 drop-in equivalent, verifying your 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting hardware. Since this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; if sensing is needed, the SAU replacement requires current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Sizing both ways: a 50mm bore provides 982 N push at 0.5 MPa, while an 80mm bore offers 2513 N. For the 500mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending and side-load damage. Note that a plain cylinder drifts without live air; use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for load holding. The SAUF valve-integrated option can simplify cycling.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X500
- ✓ 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-SU63X500 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X500 (the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SU63X500) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU63X500. It matches the 63mm bore, 500mm stroke, 1559 N force, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting. The B06- prefix only indicates the application scenario and does not change physical specs.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 1559 N and pulls 1402 N. Push is 2182 N at 0.7 MPa and 2805 N at 0.9 MPa, with a theoretical max of 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take a sensor. If sensing is required, the SAU replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches, whereas the old SU used CS1-B/DS1-B.
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