This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X900 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X900 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-SU80X900
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X900 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 900mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X900, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X900
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X900
The AirTAC B06-SU80X900 is a discontinued double-acting profile-type cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SU80X900 with an 80mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, and M20x1.5 rod thread. Delivering 2513 N push and 2268 N pull at 0.5 MPa, it is replaced by the SAU80X900. This drop-in successor shares the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and SC-series mounting.
As a compact extruded aluminum profile barrel, it is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 1508 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa push), allowing a vertical lift of about 128 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this non-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor; the SAU replacement also upgrades legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG and introduces the SAUF built-in-valve option.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X900 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X900 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X900 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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-SAU80X900 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-SAU80X900 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-SU80X900
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×900 | 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-SU80X900 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the extended 900mm transfer and stacking motions in prismatic cell assembly lines, utilizing the 2513 N push force to handle electrode packages.
Module Tray Handling
Moves heavy battery module trays along extended conveyor sections, where the long stroke accommodates wide pallet indexing and loading operations.
Pack Buffering
Actuates pushers across 900mm gaps in pack assembly buffers, relying on adjustable end cushions to decelerate substantial loads smoothly.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X900 with the B06-SAU80X900
To replace the B06-SU80X900, order the SAU80X900 drop-in: verify your 80mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB). Because this is a non-S SKU, it cannot accept a magnetic piston switch. If sensing is needed on the new SAU, expect to use current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. For sizing both ways, a 63mm bore yields 1559 N push at 0.5 MPa, while a 100mm bore yields 3927 N. A plain cylinder drifts without live air; use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for load holding. At 900mm, prevent rod bending by guiding the load externally. The SAUF variant adds a built-in 4M solenoid valve if self-switching is desired.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X900
- ✓ 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-SU80X900 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X900 (the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU80X900) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU80X900. It shares the identical 80mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, output force, and SC-series mounting, so it fits the same battery line application without mechanical changes.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 2513 N push and 2268 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it yields 3518 N push, and the theoretical maximum is 513 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept a piston switch. Furthermore, the SAU replacement transitions from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
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