This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X200S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X200S 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-SUD50X200S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X200S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 200mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X200S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X200S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X200S
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X200S is a double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X200S, mechanically identical in every spec. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, 1484 N at 0.9 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 50 mm bore, uses a 1/4 inch port, and offers anti-rotation guidance plus a back rod that can carry a sensor cam for dual-tool driving.
This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X200S, retaining the same 200 mm stroke, 825 N equal force, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy unit uses CS1-B/DS1-B switches (indicated by the -S magnet suffix). For sizing, the computed 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. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X200S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X200S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X200S |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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-SAUD50X200S 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-SAUD50X200S 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-SUD50X200S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | 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-SUD50X200S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Aligns and pushes prismatic battery cells into modules, using the equal both ways force to ensure precise, anti-rotation stacking without binding.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives a dual-tool pick-and-place mechanism on the pack assembly line, using the back rod to carry a sensor cam for synchronized part routing.
Tab Welding Press
Applies consistent clamping pressure for battery tab welding, leveraging the compact profile barrel to fit dense manufacturing fixtures.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X200S with the B06-SAUD50X200S
To replace this discontinued B06-SUD50X200S, order the drop-in SAUD50X200S, which matches the 50 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting exactly. Size both ways by checking the 825 N equal force at 0.5 MPa against your load, and step to neighbouring bores (40 mm or 63 mm) if a different capacity is needed. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or a back rod to drive a second tool. When upgrading, note the -S sensor change from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. For this 200 mm stroke, ensure your side-load alignment is correct to prevent guide wear.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X200S
- ✓ 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-SUD50X200S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X200S is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X200S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X200S, which matches the 50 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways and never quotes a larger single-rod push value. It delivers 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 rod is Ø20 mm with an M16x1.5 thread, and speed is 30-800 mm/s.
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