This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X25S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X25S 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-SU80X25S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X25S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 25mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X25S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X25S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X25S
The AirTAC B06-SU80X25S is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU80X25S, mechanically identical to the base model with an 80mm bore, 25mm stroke, 3/8" port, and 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-line series with the SAU80X25S, a true drop-in replacement sharing the exact same profile body, output force, port size, and SC-series mounting accessories.
When upgrading to the SAU, the bore, stroke, and M20x1.5 rod thread remain unchanged, but the sensor family changes: this SU's legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches are replaced by current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on the SAU. The SAU line also introduces a SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve that the SU never offered. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 1508 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push force), allowing a vertical lift of approximately 128 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X25S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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-SAU80X25S 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-SAU80X25S 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-SU80X25S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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-SU80X25S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Ideal for high-cycle prismatic cell stacking and alignment in module assembly, utilizing the 2513 N push force to press layers securely without damaging components.
Pack Handling and Transfer
Provides robust actuation for diverting or stopping battery packs on assembly lines, where the compact profile body saves space compared to standard ISO cylinders.
Tab Welding Clamping
Delivers reliable clamping for busbar tab welding operations, ensuring precise alignment with a safe working load of 1508 N at 0.5 MPa operating pressure.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X25S with the B06-SAU80X25S
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the SAU80X25S. Confirm the 80mm bore, 25mm stroke, 3/8" port, and M20x1.5 rod thread. Because this SKU includes a magnet (-S), you must switch from the old CS1-B/DS1-B switches to the SAU's CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. If sizing alternatives, the neighboring 63mm bore yields 1559 N push at 0.5 MPa, while the 100mm bore yields 3927 N. A plain double-acting cylinder drifts without live air—the 28mm adjustable cushion only decelerates at stroke end—so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for held loads. For high-cycle battery stacking, the SAUF built-in-valve option can reduce response times.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X25S
- ✓ 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-SU80X25S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X25S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU80X25S. The B06- prefix simply denotes it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU80X25S. The SAU replacement shares the exact same 80mm bore, 25mm stroke, 3/8" port, force, and SC-series mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the old CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
This 80mm bore double-acting cylinder has a 3/8" port and provides 2513 N push / 2268 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 3518 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 513 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at 30-800 mm/s with a 28mm adjustable air cushion at both ends.
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