This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU63X900S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU63X900S 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-SU63X900S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900S 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-SAU63X900S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU63X900S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900S
The AirTAC B06-SU63X900S is a discontinued double-acting profile-type cylinder with a 63mm bore and 900mm stroke. The leading "B06-" prefix designates this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SU63X900S. Delivering 1559 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it is superseded by the drop-in SAU63X900S replacement, which preserves the exact bore, stroke, output force, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting.
Buyers gain a safe working load of roughly 935 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push force) or a 79 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The SAU upgrade introduces CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors to replace the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches used on this -S model, and offers a new SAUF built-in-valve option. Note that a 900mm stroke requires external guides to prevent rod bending, and plain cylinders drift without live air.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU63X900S |
| 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-SAU63X900S 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-SAU63X900S 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-SU63X900S
| 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-SU63X900S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives stacking mechanisms in lithium-ion cell assembly lines, utilizing the 1559 N push force to layer electrode materials with precision over a 900mm travel distance.
Module Handling
Transfers heavy battery modules between assembly stations, requiring external guide rails to support the 900mm stroke and prevent rod bending during transit.
Pack Indexing
Indexes empty or filled battery packs along conveyors, where the 79 kg vertical lift capacity handles positioning tasks before final packaging.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU63X900S with the B06-SAU63X900S
To replace this discontinued battery-line cylinder, order the SAU63X900S. Confirm your 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, PT/G/NPT thread standard, and SC-series mounting (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB). Because this is an -S model, you must upgrade your sensors: the old CS1-B/DS1-B switches will not fit the SAU, which uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. For sizing alternatives, a 50mm bore yields 982 N push at 0.5 MPa, while an 80mm bore provides 2513 N. At 900mm, side-load risks are high; use external guides to prevent rod bending. The cylinder will not hold a load without live air—install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. If you need integrated valve control, explore the SAUF variant.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU63X900S
- ✓ 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-SU63X900S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU63X900S (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SU63X900S) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU63X900S. It shares the exact 63mm bore, 900mm stroke, 1559 N push force at 0.5 MPa, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting accessories. You can install the SAU without modifying your machine.
The SAU63X900S provides 1559 N push and 1402 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 2182 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical max of 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because your old cylinder has a magnet (-S), note that the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches are retired; the SAU replacement requires the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
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