This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X175S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X175S 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-SU80X175S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X175S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 175mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X175S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke175 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X175S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X175S
The AirTAC B06-SU80X175S is a discontinued double-acting profile-type cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU80X175S, mechanically identical to the standard unit with an 80mm bore, 175mm stroke, and 2513N push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU80X175S, a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact bore, stroke, 3/8" port, output force, and SC-series mounting.
For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 1508N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push force), yielding a vertical lift capacity of 128kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The extruded aluminum profile is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. Note that the SAU upgrade transitions from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, and introduces the SAUF built-in 4M solenoid valve option the SU line lacked.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X175S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X175S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X175S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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-SAU80X175S 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-SAU80X175S 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-SU80X175S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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-SU80X175S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Ideal for prismatic cell stacking and alignment in module assembly, providing the 2513N push force needed to compress cell packs securely.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives indexing mechanisms on conveyor lines for battery tray handling, utilizing the 175mm stroke to push packs between processing stations.
Tab Welding Press
Applies consistent clamping pressure for busbar tab welding, safely operating within the 1508N working load limit to ensure high-quality joints.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X175S with the B06-SAU80X175S
To replace this cylinder, order the SAU80X175S. Confirm the 3/8" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and PT/G/NPT thread preference. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensors: the SAU uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. If sizing a new application, the 80mm bore yields 2513N push at 0.5 MPa; dropping to a 63mm bore reduces push to 1559N, while a 100mm bore increases it to 3927N. For battery line automation requiring intermediate stopping, a plain cylinder drifts on air loss—use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. The 175mm stroke is under the 300mm threshold, so rod bending is minimal, but ensure proper guide alignment.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X175S
- ✓ 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-SU80X175S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X175S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU80X175S, which shares the identical 80mm bore, 175mm stroke, 3/8" port, output force, and SC-series mounting. The B06- prefix simply indicates it was dedicated to battery manufacturing, and the SAU replacement matches those physical specs exactly.
The 80mm bore provides 2513N push and 2268N pull at 0.5 MPa, 3518N push at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical max of 513 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because your original SKU has the -S magnet, note that the SAU replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
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