This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X500 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X500 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-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 500mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X500, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X500
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X500 is a double-acting profile double-rod cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing. The B06- prefix denotes an industry designation; mechanically it is identical to the SUD100X500. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, push and pull forces are equal both ways (3681 N at 0.5 MPa). This discontinued model features a 100mm bore, 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and drops in directly to the SAUD100X500.
The SAUD100X500 replacement retains the exact bore, stroke, force, and FA/LB mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. With a 500mm stroke, external guides are recommended to manage side-load and rod-bending. The 29mm adjustable air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; it does not hold loads on air loss, so an external rod lock is needed for holding. Based on the 3681 N force at 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is about 2209 N, allowing a vertical lift of roughly 188 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X500 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 500 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/2" |
| 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, 29 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD100X500 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 801 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD100X500 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-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | 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-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both-ways force for precise cell stacking and pressing in module assembly, using the double-rod design to prevent rotation during the electrode bonding process.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives two synchronized tools from a single compact profile body to push and retract battery packs on a conveyor line, ensuring balanced momentum without requiring a second cylinder.
Tab Welding Clamp
Holds battery tabs firmly for welding operations; the back rod provides a stable cam surface, while the 1/2" port delivers the high volume needed for rapid 500mm strokes.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500 with the B06-SAUD100X500
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD100X500, use the drop-in SAUD100X500, which matches the 100mm bore, 500mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify that the 3681 N (at 0.5 MPa) equal force handles your load, or step to a neighboring bore. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation, to drive two tools, or to carry a sensor cam on the back rod. Note that this non-magnetic SKU cannot take a switch; the SAUD uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For the 500mm stroke, add external guides to prevent rod-bending side-loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X500
- ✓ 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-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X500 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X500. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD100X500. The SAUD keeps the same 100mm bore, 500mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, and 1/2" port, but upgrades sensing to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull forces are equal: 3681 N at 0.5 MPa, 5153 N at 0.7 MPa, and 6626 N at 0.9 MPa. The 100mm bore uses a 1/2" port. The 29mm adjustable air cushion decelerates the load near stroke end but does not hold the load without live air; use an external rod lock for holding.
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