This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X800S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X800S 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-SU80X800S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X800S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 800mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X800S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke800 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X800S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X800S
The AirTAC B06-SU80X800S is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing lines (the B06- prefix marks this industry designation, though mechanically it is identical to the standard SU80X800S). Delivering 2513 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features an extruded aluminum barrel with no external rods, making it shorter and more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU80X800S, a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact 80 mm bore, 800 mm stroke, output force, 3/8" port and SC-series mounting.
For sizing, the 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. The -S magnet on this legacy SKU operated with older CS1-B / DS1-B switches; the SAU replacement transitions to current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. Additionally, the SAU family introduces the SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve—a self-switching option the SU line never offered.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X800S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X800S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X800S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 800 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-SAU80X800S 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-SAU80X800S 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-SU80X800S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×800 | 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-SU80X800S Is Used
Battery Module Handling
Moves heavy battery modules along an 800 mm stroke during pack assembly, utilizing the 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa to shift carriers between welding stations.
Cell Tray Indexing
Indexes empty or filled cell trays down long transfer conveyors, where the compact profile body saves space compared to standard ISO cylinders.
Tab Stacking Press
Actuates stacking presses for battery tabs, relying on adjustable air cushions to decelerate the 800 mm stroke smoothly before the end of travel.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X800S with the B06-SAU80X800S
To replace this discontinued B06-SU80X800S, order the SAU80X800S drop-in equivalent, verifying your 3/8" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting hardware (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB). Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensors: the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches will not fit the SAU, requiring current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG equivalents. If your battery line requires a self-contained actuator, consider the SAUF80X800S which integrates a 4M solenoid valve directly on the body. For sizing alternatives, dropping to a 63 mm bore yields 1559 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to 100 mm provides 3927 N. At an 800 mm stroke, the Ø25 mm rod is susceptible to bending under side loads—always use external guide rails to prevent premature seal wear. Finally, a plain cylinder cannot hold a load without live air; the 28 mm adjustable cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end. For vertical battery-stack handling, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve to prevent drifting.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X800S
- ✓ 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-SU80X800S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X800S (the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU80X800S) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU80X800S. It shares the identical 80 mm bore, 800 mm stroke, 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting, so it fits the same footprint. The only change required is upgrading your -S magnet sensors from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
This double-acting cylinder has a 3/8" air port (fixed by the 80 mm bore) and an M20x1.5 rod thread. It generates 2513 N push and 2268 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 3518 N push at 0.7 MPa, 4523 N push at 0.9 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 513 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating speed is 30-800 mm/s, with a safe working load around 1508 N.
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