This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X500S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X500S 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-SU80X500S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500S 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-SAU80X500S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X500S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500S
The AirTAC B06-SU80X500S is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder built for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-dedicated variant of the SU80X500S, mechanically identical to the base model with an 80mm bore, 500mm stroke, and 2513N push force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU80X500S, a true drop-in upgrade sharing the same compact extruded body, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting.
The SAU replacement upgrades the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches, and introduces the SAUF built-in-valve option the SU line lacked. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 1508N (60% of the 0.5MPa push force), translating to a 128kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Note that a plain cylinder drifts without live air; the cushions only decelerate, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X500S |
| 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-SAU80X500S 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-SAU80X500S 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-SU80X500S
| 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-SU80X500S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the precise vertical stacking of lithium battery cells during module assembly, utilizing the 128kg safe vertical lift capacity to handle heavy cell arrays securely.
Pack Handling Transfer
Pushes heavy battery packs laterally between conveyor belts on the production floor, taking advantage of the 1508N safe working load at 0.5MPa operating pressure.
Tab Welding Press
Applies controlled clamping force for busbar tab welding operations, where the 80mm bore provides the necessary 3518N thrust at 0.7MPa to ensure solid electrical contact.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X500S with the B06-SAU80X500S
To replace this B06-SU80X500S, order the SAU80X500S and verify your 3/8" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting hardware. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to the SAU-compatible CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. If you need faster cycle times, consider the SAUF variant with its integrated 4M solenoid valve. At 80mm, the push force is 2513N at 0.5MPa and 3518N at 0.7MPa; dropping to a 63mm bore yields 1559N at 0.5MPa. With the 500mm stroke, prevent rod bending by guiding the load externally to avoid side-loading. Remember that air cushions only decelerate; they do not hold position on air loss, so add a pilot-operated check valve for vertical loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X500S
- ✓ 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-SU80X500S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X500S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU80X500S. The B06- prefix simply designates it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU80X500S, and the SAU replacement matches it exactly on bore, stroke, force, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting.
The 80mm bore delivers 2513N push and 2268N pull at 0.5MPa, 3518N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 513kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this model has the -S magnet, it used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; the SAU80X500S replacement requires upgrading to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
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