This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X400S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X400S 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-SU80X400S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X400S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 400mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X400S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X400S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X400S
The AirTAC B06-SU80X400S is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder. The leading B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SU80X400S with an 80mm bore, 400mm stroke, and 3/8" port. Delivering 2513 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, its extruded aluminum barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. AirTAC replaced this EOL unit with the SAU80X400S, a true drop-in replacement sharing the exact same body, force, port, and SC-series mounting.
For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 1508 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push force), translating to a vertical lift capacity of 128 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The SAU upgrade introduces CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, replacing the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches used on this -S magnet model. The SAU line also adds a SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve, an option the SU series never offered.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X400S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X400S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X400S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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-SAU80X400S 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-SAU80X400S 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-SU80X400S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | 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-SU80X400S Is Used
Battery Module Handling
Moves heavy battery modules along assembly lines, utilizing the 1508 N safe working load to push or lift packs securely into testing fixtures.
Cell Stacking Transfer
Drives the 400mm stroke to shuttle cell carriers between stacking stations, benefiting from the compact profile body to save machine space.
Pack Line Sorting
Actuates diverters on battery pack conveyors, where the 128 kg vertical lift capacity easily manages packaged battery boxes for routing.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X400S with the B06-SAU80X400S
To replace this discontinued B06-SU80X400S, order the SAU80X400S. Confirm the 80mm bore, 400mm stroke, 3/8" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting accessories, which all carry over directly. Because this is a -S model, you must switch from the old CS1-B/DS1-B switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family. For sizing both ways, a neighboring 63mm bore yields 1559 N push at 0.5 MPa, while a 100mm bore yields 3927 N. At 400mm stroke, prevent rod bending by using an external guide to absorb side loads. A plain cylinder drifts without live air; for load holding, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as the adjustable cushion only decelerates. If you need self-switching, explore the SAUF built-in-valve option.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X400S
- ✓ 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-SU80X400S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X400S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU80X400S. The B06- prefix simply denotes the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, and the SAU replacement shares the identical 80mm bore, 400mm stroke, 3/8" port, output force, and SC-series mounting.
The 80mm bore provides 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. Because this is a -S model, the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches are obsolete; the SAU80X400S replacement requires the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
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