This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X500S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X500S 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-SUD100X500S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500S 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-SAUD100X500S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X500S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500S
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X500S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD100X500S, mechanically identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminum barrel on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push and pull force are equal at 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. It features a 100 mm bore, 25 mm rod, 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29 mm adjustable air cushions. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X500S, which retains the same body, bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam and drive two tools simultaneously while resisting rotation, double-rod designs excel in precision battery stacking and handling. The SAUD upgrade switches to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B switches) and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant. For sizing, the computed safe working load is approximately 2209 N (60% of the 3681 N @0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X500S |
| 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-SAUD100X500S 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-SAUD100X500S 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-SUD100X500S
| 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-SUD100X500S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force and anti-rotation stability from the double-rod design ensure precise, balanced pressure when stacking battery cells in module assembly.
Dual-Tool Tabbing Transfer
With a rod exiting both ends, one cylinder simultaneously drives two tools for battery tabbing and handling operations, synchronizing movement without extra linkages.
Pack Line Indexing
The rear rod carries a sensor cam for precise position feedback while the front rod indexes battery packs down a conveyor, utilizing the 1/2" port for rapid cycling.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X500S with the B06-SAUD100X500S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD100X500S, use the exact drop-in SAUD100X500S, which matches the 100 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force at neighboring bores: the 80 mm bore provides 2268 N @0.5 MPa, while this 100 mm bore provides 3681 N @0.5 MPa equal both ways. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a back rod to carry a sensor cam, or one piston to drive two tools. The -S suffix on this model denotes a piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For the 500 mm long stroke, external guides must be used to manage side-load and rod-bending forces. Mounting is compatible with the AirTAC SC series only.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X500S
- ✓ 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-SUD100X500S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X500S is discontinued. The B06- prefix designates it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD100X500S, mechanically identical to the base model. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X500S, which matches the 100 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. The bore is 100 mm, the port is 1/2", the rod is 25 mm with an M20x1.5 thread, and it has 29 mm adjustable air cushions. The safe working load is about 2209 N, allowing a 188 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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