This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X50S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X50S 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-SUD32X50S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X50S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 50mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD32X50S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X50S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X50S
The B06-SUD32X50S is AirTAC's battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD32X50S double-rod profile cylinder, mechanically identical to the base model. The B06- prefix simply denotes its application in cell, module, and pack assembly lines. As a double-acting cylinder, a rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (345 N at 0.5 MPa). It features a 32 mm bore, a 12 mm rod, and a 1/8 inch port.
This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X50S, which retains the same body, bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam. For sizing, the safe working load is approximately 207 N (60% of the 345 N force at 0.5 MPa), translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy unit used CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X50S |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 50 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 1000 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD32X50S carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD32X50S 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-SUD32X50S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | 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-SUD32X50S Is Used
Cell Stacking Alignment
Equal push and pull force drives a double-sided prong stacker for prismatic cells, ensuring anti-rotation and precise alignment during electrode stacking.
Module Transfer Handling
The double-rod configuration drives a synchronized pusher on a battery module assembly conveyor, using the back rod to operate a sensor cam for position confirmation.
Tab Welding Clamp
Provides equal clamping and retraction force on a tab welding station, maintaining stable pressure without the rotational drift seen in single-rod cylinders.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X50S with the B06-SAUD32X50S
To replace the B06-SUD32X50S, use the SAUD32X50S; it is a drop-in swap with identical 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 1/8 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighboring bores: the 32 mm bore yields 345 N at 0.5 MPa, so step up if your load exceeds the safe working limit of 207 N. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or need to drive two tools simultaneously. Because this unit has the -S magnet, you must change from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAUD. For strokes of 300 mm or longer, carefully manage side-load alignment to prevent guide bushing wear. Finally, a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; use an external rod lock for vertical holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X50S
- ✓ 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-SUD32X50S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD32X50S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X50S. The B06- prefix indicates it is the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD32X50S; the SAUD replacement is mechanically identical, retaining the same 32 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, and 1/8 inch port. You must only upgrade the sensors to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series.
Force is equal both ways at 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa. The safe working load is approximately 207 N. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end. For vertical load holding, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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