This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X1000S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X1000S 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-SUD50X1000S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000S 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-SAUD50X1000S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke1000 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X1000S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000S
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X1000S is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X1000S, mechanically identical to the standard model. A rod exits both ends of the single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is exactly equal (825 N at 0.5 MPa). It features a 50 mm bore, a 1/4 inch port, and an extruded aluminum barrel shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. AirTAC mandates the drop-in replacement SAUD50X1000S, which retains the 1000 mm stroke, force, and FA/LB mounting.
The double-rod design provides inherent anti-rotation and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam, useful for battery cell stacking and tabbing. With a 0.5 MPa input, the safe working load is roughly 495 N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. The -S suffix indicates a piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; the SAUD replacement upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. At 1000 mm, external guides are required to prevent rod bending. The cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so an external rod lock is needed for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X1000S |
| 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-SAUD50X1000S 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-SAUD50X1000S 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-SUD50X1000S
| 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-SUD50X1000S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force and anti-rotation stability ensure precise alignment when pressing and indexing battery cells during module assembly.
Tab Welding Press
The dual-rod design drives two welding heads simultaneously from one cylinder, maintaining parallelism across the battery pack tabs.
Pack Handling Transfer
The back rod carries a sensor cam for position confirmation while the front rod pushes battery packs between conveyor belts without rotational drift.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X1000S with the B06-SAUD50X1000S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X1000S, select the drop-in SAUD50X1000S, which matches the 50 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal both ways, sizing is symmetrical: if 825 N at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, step up to the 63 mm bore (1402 N), or drop to the 40 mm bore (528 N) if excess force risks damaging battery cells. A double rod is correct when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools simultaneously. For the -S magnet, swap legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Because the stroke is 1000 mm, external guides are mandatory to manage side-load and rod-bending forces.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X1000S
- ✓ 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-SUD50X1000S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X1000S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X1000S. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X1000S, so the SAUD matches the 50 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke, force, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting exactly. The SAUD also upgrades the sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Force is equal both ways because a rod exits both ends: 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and 1484 N at 0.9 MPa. The air port is 1/4 inch. The safe working load at 0.5 MPa is approximately 495 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. The cushion only decelerates the load near stroke end and does not hold it without live air.
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