This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X900 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X900 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-SU63X900
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 900mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU63X900, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X900
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900
The AirTAC B06-SU63X900 is a discontinued double-acting profile-type cylinder. The leading B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU63X900, mechanically identical to the base model with a 63mm bore and 900mm stroke. Delivering 1559 N push force at 0.5 MPa, it is directly replaced by the SAU63X900 drop-in upgrade, matching the exact bore, stroke, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting.
The SAU replacement retains the compact extruded aluminum body—shorter than a same-bore ISO 15552 cylinder—while introducing current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (the SU used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B) and an optional SAUF built-in valve. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 935 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa push force), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 79 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept sensors.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X900 |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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-SAU63X900 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-SAU63X900 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-SU63X900
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×900 | 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-SU63X900 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the extended 900mm transfer and stacking mechanism for lithium battery cells, providing 1559 N of push force to align layers accurately in module assembly.
Pack Handling Transfer
Moves heavy battery packs along the production conveyor, utilizing the 63mm bore's robust output to push loaded pallets into testing stations over the long stroke.
Tab Welding Positioning
Actuates the 900mm travel required to feed battery tabs into automated welding fixtures, relying on external guides to prevent side-load bending.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900 with the B06-SAU63X900
To replace this discontinued B06-SU63X900, order the SAU63X900, confirming the 63mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, and M16x1.5 rod thread. Because this is a no-magnet SKU, it cannot accept a sensor; if sensing is needed on the new unit, specify an SAU-S model and migrate to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss—the cushions only decelerate—so use an external rod lock for held loads. For the 900mm stroke, prevent rod bending by guiding the load externally. If downsizing, a 50mm bore gives 982 N push; if upsizing, an 80mm bore provides 2513 N. The SAUF valve-integrated variant can simplify cycling if you lack an external solenoid.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X900
- ✓ 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-SU63X900 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X900 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU63X900. The SAU matches the 63mm bore, 900mm stroke, 1559 N force, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting. The B06- prefix simply designated it as a battery-manufacturing variant, and the SAU retains full mechanical interchangeability.
At 0.5 MPa, push force is 1559 N and pull is 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. This specific SKU has no magnet (-S) and cannot accept a sensor. If sensing is required on the SAU replacement, you must order an -S model and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
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