This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X250 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-SU80X250
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X250 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 250mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X250, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X250
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X250
The AirTAC B06-SU80X250 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-line variant of the SU80X250, mechanically identical to the base model with an 80mm bore, 250mm stroke, and 3/8" port. It delivers 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced the SU line with the SAU family; the SAU80X250 is the exact drop-in replacement, matching the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and SC-series mounting.
The SAU upgrade retains the compact extruded aluminum body—shorter than a same-bore ISO 15552 cylinder—but switches to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (the SU used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches) and adds a SAUF built-in-valve option the SU lacked. This specific SKU has no magnet and cannot accept a sensor. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 1508 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa push force), translating to a 128 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X250 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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-SAU80X250 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-SAU80X250 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-SU80X250
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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-SU80X250 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies the 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa to press and align lithium-ion prismatic cells during module stacking, ensuring uniform contact.
Pack Handling Transfer
Moves battery packs along the assembly conveyor using the 250mm stroke, relying on the adjustable 28mm air cushions to decelerate heavy loads smoothly.
Tab Welding Clamp
Secures battery modules for tab welding operations; the 128 kg vertical lift capacity handles module weight safely with a 2:1 margin.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X250 with the B06-SAU80X250
To replace this discontinued B06-SU80X250, order the SAU80X250. Confirm the 3/8" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and PT/G/NPT thread preference. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot support sensing; if your battery line requires position detection, order the SAU80X250S and use current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. The SAU shares SC-series mounting (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB), so brackets reuse is direct. For loads needing 3518 N at 0.7 MPa, the 80mm bore is correct; if pushing under 1559 N at 0.5 MPa, step down to a 63mm bore. At 250mm stroke, guide rods are recommended to prevent side-load bending. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss—the cushion only decelerates—so use an external rod lock for vertical battery stack holding. The SAUF variant integrates a 4M valve if you need self-switching.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X250
- ✓ 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-SU80X250 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X250 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU80X250. The B06- prefix simply designated it for battery manufacturing; the SAU replacement matches the 80mm bore, 250mm stroke, 3/8" port, force, and SC-series mounting exactly.
It delivers 2513 N push and 2268 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 3518 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 513 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot accept magnetic sensors. If sensing is needed, the SAU80X250S replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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