This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X450S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X450S 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-SU80X450S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X450S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 450mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X450S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X450S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X450S
The AirTAC B06-SU80X450S is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder built for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-dedicated variant of the SU80X450S, mechanically identical to the base model with an 80mm bore, 450mm stroke, 2513N push force at 0.5MPa, and a 3/8" port. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU80X450S, a true drop-in replacement sharing the exact same profile body, bore, output force, port size, and SC-series mounting accessories.
When upgrading to the SAU, your CS1-B/DS1-B legacy switches must change to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family because the magnet groove geometry evolved. The SAU line also introduces a SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve that the SU series never offered. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 1508N (about 60% of the 0.5MPa push force), translating to a vertical lift capacity of approximately 128kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X450S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X450S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X450S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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-SAU80X450S 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-SAU80X450S 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-SU80X450S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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-SU80X450S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the precise vertical stacking of lithium-ion prismatic cells, handling the 128kg safe lift capacity needed to press layers together without damaging delicate separator films.
Module Transfer
Pushes heavy battery modules along assembly conveyors, utilizing the 2513N push force at 0.5MPa to index pallets smoothly through the packaging stations.
Pack Handling
Actuates lifting gates and positioning stops for battery pack handling carts, relying on the 450mm stroke to clear large structural enclosures during loading.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X450S with the B06-SAU80X450S
To replace the B06-SU80X450S, order the SAU80X450S and verify your 3/8" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting hardware. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must swap legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAU. If you need self-switching, consider the SAUF80X450S which integrates a 4M valve. For the 450mm stroke, add external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads. Neighboring bores offer alternatives: the 63mm bore provides 1559N push at 0.5MPa, while the 100mm bore yields 3927N. Remember, a plain cylinder drifts without live air; the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for secure load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X450S
- ✓ 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-SU80X450S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X450S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU80X450S. The B06- prefix simply designates it as the battery-manufacturing variant of the SU80X450S. The SAU replacement shares the exact same 80mm bore, 450mm stroke, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting, so it drops right into your existing battery assembly line.
This double-acting cylinder delivers 2513N push and 2268N pull at 0.5MPa, 3518N push at 0.7MPa, and a theoretical max of 513kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this is an -S magnet model, it originally used CS1-B/DS1-B switches. When upgrading to the SAU80X450S, you must switch to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
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