This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X250 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-SUD50X250
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X250 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 250mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X250, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X250
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X250
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X250 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the leading B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X250. Mechanically identical to the base model, it features an extruded aluminium profile barrel and a piston rod exiting both ends, ensuring push and pull force are equal. The bore is 50 mm, the stroke is 250 mm, and the air port is 1/4". This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X250, which retains the same body, bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because both faces use the rod-side area, force is equal both ways: 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and 1484 N at 0.9 MPa. The dual-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows driving two tools simultaneously. For sizing, the safe working load is about 495 N (60% of the 825 N figure), supporting a vertical lift of roughly 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. This SKU has no magnet (-S) and cannot take a magnetic switch; the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X250 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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-SAUD50X250 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-SAUD50X250 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-SUD50X250
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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-SUD50X250 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal push and pull force drives precise cell stacking and electrode handling in battery module assembly.
Dual-Tool Tabbing
The double-rod configuration drives two tools simultaneously from opposite ends during battery pack tabbing.
Pack Line Transfer
Anti-rotation stability ensures accurate positioning when transferring battery packs along conveyor lines.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X250 with the B06-SAUD50X250
To replace this discontinued cylinder, use the SAUD50X250, which is a drop-in match for bore, stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighbouring bores: the 40 mm bore yields 528/739/950 N, while the 63 mm bore yields 1402/1962/2523 N. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need equal force both ways, anti-rotation stability, or a back rod to carry a sensor cam. Mounting is compatible with the AirTAC SC series only. Since this B06-SUD50X250 lacks a magnet, it cannot use switches; the SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For this 250 mm stroke, ensure the side-load line is respected to prevent guide wear. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X250
- ✓ 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-SUD50X250 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X250 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X250. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X250, meaning all physical specs like the 50 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, and 1/4" port are unchanged.
Force is equal both ways: 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and 1484 N at 0.9 MPa. It operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa, runs at 30-800 mm/s, and uses a 1/4" port. The safe working load is 495 N. It lacks a magnet so it cannot take a sensor.
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