This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X100 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-SUD50X100
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 100mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X100, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X100
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100
The B06-SUD50X100 is a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the AirTAC SUD50X100 double-acting double-rod profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it for cell, module, and pack assembly lines, but mechanically it is identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminium profile barrel on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways at 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. It features a 50mm bore, 100mm stroke, 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 21mm adjustable cushions.
This SUD series is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X100, which retains the same bore, stroke, equal force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design prevents rotation and allows the back rod to drive a second tool simultaneously. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 495 N (60% of the 825 N @0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this non-magnetic SKU cannot take a sensor; the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X100 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| 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 1200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD50X100 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD50X100 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-SUD50X100
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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-SUD50X100 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies equal both ways force for prismatic cell stacking and electrode alignment, preventing rotation during pressing.
Module Transfer
Uses the back rod to drive a secondary pick mechanism on battery module conveyor lines, saving vertical space.
Tab Welding Clamp
Holds battery tabs for laser welding with a compact extruded aluminium profile barrel that fits tight pack assembly cells.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100 with the B06-SAUD50X100
To replace the B06-SUD50X100, use the SAUD50X100 drop-in equivalent, matching the 50mm bore, 100mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighbouring bores (40mm or 63mm) to ensure the 825 N @0.5 MPa output is sufficient. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or a back rod to drive a second mechanism. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take a switch; the SAUD uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For strokes >=300mm, check side-load limits. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X100
- ✓ 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-SUD50X100 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X100 is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X100. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X100, which matches the 50mm bore, 100mm stroke, equal force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The air port is 1/4". The safe working load is approximately 495 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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