This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X300S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X300S 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-SUD50X300S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300S 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-SAUD50X300S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X300S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300S
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X300S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X300S, mechanically identical to it. 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 at 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The bore is 50 mm, port is 1/4", and rod thread is M16x1.5. This legacy model is discontinued and the direct drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X300S.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool simultaneously, double-rod designs excel in anti-rotation tasks. With a 0.5 MPa operating pressure, the computed safe working load is roughly 495 N (about 60% of the 825 N figure), allowing a vertical lift of approximately 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding. The SAUD upgrade retains the exact FA/LB mounting but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches found on this unit.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X300S |
| 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-SAUD50X300S 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-SAUD50X300S 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-SUD50X300S
| 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-SUD50X300S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Synchronises dual pressing plates during lithium-ion cell stacking, utilising the equal both-ways force to maintain precise, anti-rotation alignment throughout the 300 mm travel.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives a dual-ended pusher mechanism on a battery module assembly conveyor, using the second rod to mount a sensor cam for exact position feedback without adding external brackets.
Pack Tab Welding
Applies equal clamping pressure during battery pack tab welding, ensuring the electrode maintains consistent contact while the opposing rod manages wire management.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X300S with the B06-SAUD50X300S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X300S, drop in the SAUD50X300S, which matches the 50 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and equal-both-ways force. When sizing both ways, verify if neighbouring bores (like 40 mm or 63 mm) fit your force envelope, but this 50 mm bore delivers 825 N @0.5 MPa equally in both directions. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or need to drive two tools from one piston. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, and LB styles (SC-series compatible only). Since this unit has the -S magnet, you must upgrade from CS1-B/DS1-B sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. For this 300 mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X300S
- ✓ 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-SUD50X300S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X300S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X300S. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, so the SAUD matches the 50 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly. You only need to upgrade the sensors from CS1-B/DS1-B to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The bore is 50 mm, the air port is 1/4", and the rod thread is M16x1.5. The computed safe working load is 495 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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