This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X300 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X300 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-SUD50X300
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 300mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X300, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X300
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X300 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X300, mechanically identical in every spec. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminium barrel 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). This specific SKU has no magnet (-S omitted) and cannot take a magnetic switch. The 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 21 mm adjustable cushions match the standard 50 mm bore. This discontinued model is fully replaced by the drop-in SAUD50X300.
Because the second rod drives a sensor cam or a second tool while resisting rotation, double-rod designs excel in battery stacking and handling. For this 825 N @0.5 MPa model, the safe working load is ~495 N (60% of force), yielding a ~42 kg vertical lift capacity with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; they do not hold loads on air loss, requiring an external rod lock for vertical holding. The 300 mm stroke demands external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X300 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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-SAUD50X300 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-SAUD50X300 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-SUD50X300
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×300 | 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-SUD50X300 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force precisely presses and indexes battery cells during stacking, while the second rod prevents rotation.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives dual pusher arms on a battery module assembly conveyor, utilising the compact profile body to save space.
Pack Tabbing Press
Applies consistent clamping for battery pack tab welding, using the back rod to mount a sensor cam for timing.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300 with the B06-SAUD50X300
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X300, drop in the SAUD50X300, which retains the exact 50 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both ways by checking neighbouring bores (40 mm or 63 mm) while ensuring the equal-both-ways force meets your needs. Choose a double-rod cylinder when anti-rotation or driving two tools is required. If upgrading to SAUD, change legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG models. For the 300 mm stroke, external guides are essential to manage side-load and rod-bending risks.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X300
- ✓ 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-SUD50X300 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X300 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X300. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X300, so all physical specs (bore, stroke, 1/4" port, force) are identical. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant.
Force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. Speed is 30-800 mm/s. The safe working load is ~495 N (about 42 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin). Air cushions only decelerate; use an external rod lock for load holding.
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