This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is SAUD63X160S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the SAUD63X160S 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 SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD63X160S
The AirTAC Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD63X160S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 160mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X160S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → SAUD63X160S
About the Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD63X160S
The AirTAC SUD63X160S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder featuring a 63mm bore and 160mm stroke. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, push and pull force are equal at 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. This discontinued model uses a 3/8" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and adjustable 21mm cushions. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X160S, matching the bore, stroke, force, and SC-type FA/LB mounting.
The dual-rod design prevents piston rotation and allows the back rod to drive a second tool or carry a sensor cam. With a 1402 N @0.5 MPa output, the computed safe working load is roughly 841 N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. This SUD63X160S includes a piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; upgrading to the SAUD requires current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston, so an external rod lock is needed to hold loads without live air.
Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD63X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD63X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | SAUD63X160S |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 SAUD63X160S 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 SAUD63X160S 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 SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD63X160S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD63X160S Is Used
Dual-Tool Transfer
Uses both extending rods to drive two separate grippers simultaneously, ensuring perfectly synchronized part transfer without rotation.
Symmetric Pusher
Applies equal push and pull force to shuttle products across a conveyor, maintaining stable dynamics in both directions.
Cam-Actuated Sorting
Mounts a sensor cam on the rear rod to trigger external proximity switches, providing precise position feedback for sorting gates.
Replacing the Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD63X160S with the SAUD63X160S
To replace the discontinued SUD63X160S, install the drop-in SAUD63X160S, which preserves the 63mm bore, 160mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both directions by verifying the equal both-ways force fits your load, checking neighbouring bores if margin is tight. Choose a double-rod cylinder when anti-rotation or a cam-driven back rod is required. For the -S magnet option, swap legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For this 160mm stroke, ensure side-load alignment to prevent guide wear.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → SAUD63X160S
- ✓ 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 SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD63X160S FAQ
Yes, the SUD63X160S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X160S, which matches the 63mm bore, 160mm stroke, equal both-ways force, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
The SUD63X160S provides equal push and pull force of 1402 N @0.5 MPa, 1962 N @0.7 MPa, and 2523 N @0.9 MPa. It uses a 3/8" port and a 20mm piston rod with an M16x1.5 thread.
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