This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the SU series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement SAU63X480SFA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 SU63-100 Standard Cylinder SU63X480SFA
The AirTAC Airtac SU63-100 Standard Cylinder SU63X480SFA is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 480mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the SAU63X480SFA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke480 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → SAU63X480SFA
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac SU63-100 Standard Cylinder SU63X480SFA
The AirTAC SU63X480SFA is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder with a 63mm bore and 480mm stroke. Delivering 1559N push and 1402N pull at 0.5MPa, its extruded aluminum body is more compact than an ISO 15552 unit of the same bore. The direct replacement is the SAU63X480SFA, matching the 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, 21mm cushions, force, and SC-series FA mounting.
Two key upgrades exist in the SAU: the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches, and the SAUF variant adds a built-in 4M solenoid valve the SU line never had. Note that a plain cylinder drifts on air loss; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac SU63-100 Standard Cylinder SU63X480SFA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SU63-100 Standard Cylinder SU63X480SFA |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | SAU63X480SFA |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 480 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 3/8" |
| Rod thread | M16×1.5 |
| 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, 21 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The SAU63X480SFA carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø63mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 1559 N | 1402 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 2182 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 318 kgf | |
The SAU63X480SFA produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac SU63-100 Standard Cylinder SU63X480SFA
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×480 | 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 SU63-100 Standard Cylinder SU63X480SFA Is Used
Package Diverting
Drives a 480mm stroke diverter arm on a packaging line, utilizing the 1559N push force at 0.5MPa to redirect heavy cartons reliably.
Pallet Handling
Extends to position empty pallets at a loading station, where the FA foot mount absorbs base shock and the 3/8" port ensures rapid actuation.
Vertical Pressing
Applies up to 2182N at 0.7MPa for seating components, requiring an external guide due to the 480mm stroke to prevent rod bending.
Replacing the Airtac SU63-100 Standard Cylinder SU63X480SFA with the SAU63X480SFA
To replace this discontinued SU63X480SFA, order the SAU63X480SFA, confirming the 63mm bore, 480mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA foot mount. If downsizing, a 50mm bore yields 982N push at 0.5MPa; if upsizing, an 80mm bore provides 2513N. Because the stroke is 480mm, add external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads. The -S magnet means your legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches must change to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAU. Air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end; they do not hold loads, so fit a pilot-operated check valve for vertical safety.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → SAU63X480SFA
- ✓ 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 SU63-100 Standard Cylinder SU63X480SFA FAQ
Yes, the AirTAC SU63X480SFA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the SAU63X480SFA. It shares the same 63mm bore, 480mm stroke, 3/8" port, output force, and SC-series FA mounting, so it fits the same application directly.
At 0.5MPa it pushes 1559N and pulls 1402N; at 0.7MPa it pushes 2182N, and the theoretical max is 318kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this is an -S model with a magnet, the old CS1-B/DS1-B switches are obsolete; the SAU replacement requires the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
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