This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X100S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X100S 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-SU80X100S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X100S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 100mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X100S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X100S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X100S
The AirTAC B06-SU80X100S is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-industry variant of the SU80X100S, mechanically identical to the base model with an 80mm bore, 100mm stroke, and 3/8" port. AirTAC replaced this end-of-line series with the SAU80X100S, a true drop-in upgrade retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, and SC-series mounting. Delivering 2513 N push and 2268 N pull at 0.5 MPa, it provides a safe working load of roughly 1508 N and a vertical lift capacity of about 128 kg with a 2:1 margin.
The SAU replacement introduces modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, superseding the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches used on this -S magnet SKU. The extruded aluminum profile is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. The new SAU family also offers a SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve, a self-switching feature the original SU line lacked. Note that a plain cylinder drifts without live air; the adjustable cushions only decelerate the piston, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X100S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 3/8" |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| 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, 28 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAU80X100S carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø80mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 2513 N | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3519 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 513 kgf | |
The B06-SAU80X100S 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-SU80X100S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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-SU80X100S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Provides the 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa needed to press and align lithium-ion prismatic cells tightly during module stacking operations.
Pack Handling Transfer
Acts as a compact 80mm profile cylinder to index heavy battery packs along assembly conveyors, fitting tight machine footprints without tie-rod obstructions.
Tab Welding Clamp
Delivers consistent clamping pressure for busbar and cell tab welding fixtures, with adjustable 28mm air cushions ensuring smooth end-of-stroke deceleration.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X100S with the B06-SAU80X100S
To replace the B06-SU80X100S, order the SAU80X100S. Verify your 80mm bore, 100mm stroke, 3/8" port, and M20x1.5 rod thread. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, you must upgrade your legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family. The SAU maintains identical push (2513 N @0.5 MPa) and pull (2268 N) forces. If sizing neighbors, a 63mm bore yields 1559 N push, while a 100mm bore yields 3927 N. For battery-pack assembly loads needing static holding on air loss, add a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock, as the cushion only decelerates. If automating a valve directly on the cylinder, consider the SAUF built-in-valve option. For any stroke over 300mm, ensure external guide rails to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X100S
- ✓ 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-SU80X100S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X100S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU80X100S. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing variant; mechanically, it is identical to the SU80X100S. The SAU replacement shares the exact same 80mm bore, 100mm stroke, 3/8" port, output force, and SC-series mounting.
At 0.5 MPa, it pushes 2513 N and pulls 2268 N. It reaches 3518 N at 0.7 MPa and a theoretical max of 513 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this is an -S magnet model, the original CS1-B/DS1-B switches are obsolete; the SAU80X100S replacement requires the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
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