This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X100S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X100S 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-SUD50X100S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100S 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-SAUD50X100S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X100S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100S
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X100S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X100S, mechanically identical in every spec. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (825 N at 0.5 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 50 mm bore. It features a 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 21 mm adjustable cushions. This discontinued model used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors.
The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X100S, which retains the same bore, stroke, equal force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Because the second rod acts as an anti-rotation guide and can carry a sensor cam, it is ideal for driving two tools. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 495 N (60% of the 825 N at 0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X100S |
| 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-SAUD50X100S 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-SAUD50X100S 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-SUD50X100S
| 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-SUD50X100S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both ways force precisely presses and separates battery cell layers during module stacking without rotational drift.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives two synchronized clamps or pushers from one body to move battery packs smoothly between conveyor belts.
Tab Welding Clamp
The rear rod carries a sensor cam for exact position feedback while the front rod clamps battery tabs for welding.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X100S with the B06-SAUD50X100S
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the SAUD50X100S; it is a true drop-in swap keeping the 50 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify the equal both ways force across neighbouring bores (the 40 mm yields 528/739/950 N, while the 63 mm yields 1402/1962/2523 N) to ensure your 825/1154/1484 N requirement is met. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools simultaneously. Note the -S sensor change from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. For this 100 mm stroke, side-load is minimal, but for strokes >=300 mm ensure the load is guided to prevent rod binding. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X100S
- ✓ 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-SUD50X100S FAQ
Yes, it is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X100S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X100S, which is mechanically identical with the same bore, stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Because a rod exits both ends, the push and pull force are equal both ways. It delivers 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and 1484 N at 0.9 MPa. The safe working load is roughly 495 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a vertical lift of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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