This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X500 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X500 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-SU80X500
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 500mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X500, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X500
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500
The AirTAC B06-SU80X500 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing lines (the B06- prefix denotes this industry variant, though mechanically it is identical to the standard SU80X500). It features an 80mm bore, 500mm stroke, 3/8" port, and delivers 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU80X500, a true drop-in upgrade sharing the exact same profile body, bore, stroke, output force, port size, and SC-series mounting accessories.
When upgrading to the SAU80X500, you reuse your existing SC-series mounting hardware, but the sensor ecosystem evolves: the SAU uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors. This specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and therefore cannot accept any magnetic switch. 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 approximately 128 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X500 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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-SAU80X500 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-SAU80X500 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-SU80X500
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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-SU80X500 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives stacking mechanisms in lithium battery cell production, utilizing the 2513 N thrust to press and align separator materials reliably.
Module Transfer
Pushes battery modules along assembly conveyors with a safe working load of 1508 N, handling heavy packs over the 500mm travel distance.
Pack Handling
Positions heavy battery packs during end-of-line packaging, where the 128 kg vertical lift capacity securely moves completed units.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500 with the B06-SAU80X500
To replace the discontinued B06-SU80X500, order the SAU80X500 drop-in equivalent, verifying your 3/8" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB) remain compatible. Because this SKU has no magnet, it cannot support sensing; if you require position detection on the new SAU, you must order an -S version and migrate to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If you need integrated flow control, the SAU line offers the SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve, which the SU lacked. For force sizing, the 80mm bore yields 2513 N push at 0.5 MPa; if you need less force, step down to a 63mm bore (1559 N), or step up to 100mm (3927 N) for more thrust. Note that a plain cylinder drifts without live air—the cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads. Finally, at 500mm stroke, prevent rod bending by guiding the load externally to avoid side-load damage.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X500
- ✓ 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-SU80X500 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X500 (battery-manufacturing variant of the SU80X500) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU80X500, which shares the identical 80mm bore, 500mm stroke, 3/8" port, output force, and SC-series mounting. The B06- prefix is an industry designation only, so the SAU80X500 matches it mechanically.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 2513 N and pulls 2268 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 3518 N, and the theoretical max is 513 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It cannot hold a load without live air—the cushions only decelerate. For load holding, use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Also, this no-magnet SKU cannot take sensors.
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