This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X1000 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X1000 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-SUD50X1000
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 1000mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X1000, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke1000 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X1000
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X1000 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD50X1000. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, the push and pull forces are equal at 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. This model features a 50 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and an extruded aluminum profile barrel. This SUD series is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X1000, which retains the same bore, stroke, force, and FA/LB mounting.
The dual-rod design provides inherent anti-rotation characteristics and allows the rear rod to drive a secondary mechanism or sensor cam. Without a -S suffix, this non-magnetic SKU cannot accept piston switches (legacy SUD used CS1-B/DS1-B, while the SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). Based on the 825 N force at 0.5 MPa, the computed safe working load is approximately 495 N, translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that a plain cylinder cannot hold a load on air loss; the adjustable 21 mm cushions only decelerate near stroke end, so an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X1000 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 1000 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-SAUD50X1000 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-SAUD50X1000 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-SUD50X1000
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×1000 | 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-SUD50X1000 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force and anti-rotation stability for precise layering of battery cells during module assembly.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives dual-side grippers on a conveyor line to transfer battery packs smoothly without rotational drift.
Tab Welding Index
Uses the rear rod to carry a sensor cam or secondary actuator while the front rod indexes battery tabs for welding.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000 with the B06-SAUD50X1000
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X1000, select the SAUD50X1000, which is a drop-in swap retaining the 50 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting compatibility with the AirTAC SC series. When sizing both ways, verify the equal push/pull force of 825 N @0.5 MPa fits your requirement, or step to neighbouring bores (63 mm or 40 mm) if more or less force is needed. A double-rod cylinder is the right choice when you need anti-rotation rigidity or must drive two tools simultaneously. Because this non-magnetic SKU lacks a -S suffix, it cannot accept sensors; upgrading to the SAUD requires switching from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. For this 1000 mm long stroke, external guides are mandatory to prevent rod bending and excessive side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X1000
- ✓ 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-SUD50X1000 FAQ
Yes, this battery-manufacturing dedicated SUD model is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X1000. The B06- prefix only denotes the industry application and does not change the physical specs; the SAUD retains the same 50 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The bore is 50 mm, the port is 1/4", and the rod thread is M16x1.5. The safe working load is approximately 495 N at 0.5 MPa.
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