This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X600S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X600S 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-SU63X600S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X600S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 600mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU63X600S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X600S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X600S
The AirTAC B06-SU63X600S 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 SU63X600S, mechanically identical with a 63mm bore, 600mm stroke, 3/8" port, and 1559 N push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this EOL unit with the SAU63X600S, a true drop-in sharing the same extruded aluminum body, M16x1.5 rod, and SC-series mounting.
The SAU upgrade retains the exact bore, stroke, and output force, but modernizes the sensor groove to accept current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches (the SU used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B). For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 935 N (60% of the 1559 N push force), equating to a vertical lift capacity of about 79 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that the SAU family also introduces the SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve, an option the original SU line lacked.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X600S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X600S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X600S |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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-SAU63X600S 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-SAU63X600S 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-SU63X600S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×600 | 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-SU63X600S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the extended 600mm transfer and stacking motions in prismatic cell assembly, utilizing the 1559 N push force to handle electrode sheets with precision.
Module Conveyor Routing
Actuates routing and diverter gates on battery module production lines, where the compact profile body saves space compared to standard ISO cylinders.
Pack Handling Transfer
Shifts heavy battery packs along assembly tracks, safely managing vertical lifts up to 79 kg with a 2:1 margin when operated at 0.5 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X600S with the B06-SAU63X600S
To replace the B06-SU63X600S, order the SAU63X600S drop-in equivalent, verifying your 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting hardware. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must account for a sensor family change: the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches are retired, so plan to upgrade to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors for the SAU. If your battery assembly process requires positive load holding during valve centering or air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as the adjustable cushions only decelerate at stroke ends. At a 600mm stroke, prevent rod bending by guiding the load externally to avoid side-loading. If you need less force, step down to a 50mm bore (982 N push); for higher thrust, an 80mm bore provides 2513 N at 0.5 MPa.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X600S
- ✓ 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-SU63X600S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X600S (the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU63X600S) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU63X600S. It matches the 63mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1559 N force, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting. The only change is the sensor family: the SAU uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 1559 N push and 1402 N pull. At 0.7 MPa push is 2182 N, and the theoretical max is 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa, speed is 30-800 mm/s, and the 3/8" port bore allows a maximum standard stroke of 1500 mm. The cylinder does not hold load without live air; use an external rod lock for suspended loads.
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