This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X175 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X175 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-SUD50X175
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X175 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 175mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X175, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke175 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X175
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X175
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X175 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X175, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal at 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This SUD series is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X175, retaining the 50 mm bore, 175 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting.
The double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool simultaneously. Without a magnetic piston (-S), this SKU cannot take a magnetic switch. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 495 N (about 60% of the 825 N @0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the 21 mm adjustable air cushions only decelerate near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X175 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X175 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X175 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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-SAUD50X175 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-SAUD50X175 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-SUD50X175
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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-SUD50X175 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking presses in cell assembly lines, using the equal both-ways force to maintain consistent pressure on battery layers without drift.
Module Handling Transfer
Uses the double-rod design to push and pull battery modules across conveyor belts with anti-rotation stability, ensuring perfectly aligned tabbing positions.
Pack Alignment
Simultaneously drives two opposing pack-alignment stops via both rod ends, keeping battery packs centered during packaging operations.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X175 with the B06-SAUD50X175
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X175, swap it directly with the SAUD50X175, which matches the 50 mm bore, 175 mm stroke, 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighboring bores: the 40 mm yields 528/739/950 N and the 63 mm yields 1402/1962/2523 N. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need equal both-ways force, anti-rotation stability, or a back rod for a sensor cam. For this 175 mm stroke (under 300 mm), side-load alignment is less critical but still requires clean guidance. Remember that air cushions only decelerate; install an external rod lock for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X175
- ✓ 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-SUD50X175 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X175 is discontinued. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X175, mechanically identical to the standard model. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X175, which keeps the same 50 mm bore, 175 mm stroke, 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" PT thread. 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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