This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X150 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X150 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-SUD50X150
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X150 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 150mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X150, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X150
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X150
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X150 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder built for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD50X150. 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 @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, 1484 N @0.9 MPa). It features a 50mm bore, 150mm stroke, 1/4" port, and an extruded aluminium profile barrel shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder. This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X150.
Because force is equal both ways, the back rod can drive a second tool or carry a sensor cam without reducing forward thrust. Computed buyer insight: safe working load is ~495 N (60% of the 825 N @0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of ~42 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU has no magnet (-S), so it cannot take a magnetic switch. The air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; it does not hold loads on air loss, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X150 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X150 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X150 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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-SAUD50X150 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-SAUD50X150 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-SUD50X150
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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-SUD50X150 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both ways force ensures precise, anti-rotation pressure when stacking prismatic cells into modules.
Tab Welding Clamp
The rear rod drives a second tool or fixture while the front rod clamps busbars for tab welding.
Pack Handling Transfer
Symmetric double-rod action provides stable horizontal transfer of battery packs without rod deflection.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X150 with the B06-SAUD50X150
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X150, use the SAUD50X150 drop-in: same 50mm bore, 150mm stroke, 1/4" port, equal-both-ways force, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, check neighbour bores (32/40/63mm) to ensure the 825 N @0.5 MPa force fits your payload. Choose a double rod when you need anti-rotation or to drive two tools symmetrically. For sensing, note the SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy SUD used CS1-B/DS1-B. Since this non-magnetic SKU cannot take a switch, adding sensors requires the SAUD-S variant. For stroke >=300, verify side-load limits. Mounting is compatible with AirTAC SC series only.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X150
- ✓ 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-SUD50X150 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X150 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X150, which shares the same 50mm bore, 150mm stroke, 1/4" port, and equal-both-ways force. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant.
Force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The safe working load is ~495 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a vertical lift of ~42 kg with a 2:1 margin. The cushion only decelerates; use an external rod lock for load holding.
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