This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X50S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X50S 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-SUD100X50S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X50S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 50mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X50S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X50S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X50S
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X50S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD100X50S, mechanically identical with a 100mm bore and 50mm stroke. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal (3681N at 0.5MPa, 5153N at 0.7MPa, 6626N at 0.9MPa). The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X50S, retaining the 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29mm adjustable cushions.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool while resisting rotation, it suits compact battery stacking lines. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 2209N (60% of the 0.5MPa force), allowing a vertical lift of about 188kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X50S |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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-SAUD100X50S 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-SAUD100X50S 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-SUD100X50S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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-SUD100X50S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both-ways force to press and align battery cells during module stacking, using the dual rods to prevent rotation and maintain platen parallelism.
Tab Welding Press
Drives two welding heads simultaneously from one compact profile body, ensuring synchronized contact pressure on battery tabs without requiring a second cylinder.
Pack Handling Transfer
Uses the rear rod extension to mount a sensor cam while the front rod pushes battery packs between conveyor belts, saving axial space on assembly lines.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X50S with the B06-SAUD100X50S
To replace this discontinued cylinder, use the SAUD100X50S drop-in, which matches the 100mm bore, 50mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify the equal push/pull force meets your needs; if 3681N at 0.5MPa is excessive, step down to the 80mm bore (2268N), or if insufficient, no larger standard profile bore exists. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools simultaneously. The -S magnet on this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B switches, which must change to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAUD. For this 50mm stroke, side-load alignment is straightforward, but for any stroke over 300mm, strictly guide the rod to prevent binding. Mounting is compatible with AirTAC SC series accessories only.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X50S
- ✓ 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-SUD100X50S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X50S battery-manufacturing dedicated cylinder is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X50S, which shares the identical 100mm bore, 50mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. The B06- prefix only denotes the battery industry application and changes no physical specs.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 3681N at 0.5MPa, 5153N at 0.7MPa, and 6626N at 0.9MPa. The 100mm bore uses a 1/2" port, a 25mm rod, an M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29mm adjustable cushions. The safe working load is approximately 2209N.
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