This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X350 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X350 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-SUD50X350
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 350mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X350, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X350
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X350 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X350, 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 more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. It features a 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 21 mm adjustable cushions at each end.
This SUD model is discontinued and end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X350, which shares the same bore, stroke, equal-both-ways force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B switches; note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a sensor. For sizing, the computed safe working load is roughly 495 N (about 60% of the 825 N at 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a vertical lift of approximately 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X350 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 350 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-SAUD50X350 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-SAUD50X350 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-SUD50X350
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×350 | 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-SUD50X350 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives dual-sided pressing arms in lithium cell stacking modules, utilising the equal both ways force to maintain consistent electrode pressure without rotational drift.
Module Transfer Pusher
Pushes battery modules along an assembly conveyor where the extended back rod simultaneously actuates a pneumatic diverter, saving space and synchronising motion.
Tab Welding Clamp
Clamps battery tabs during ultrasonic welding, where the compact profile barrel fits tight cell-pack machinery and the double-rod geometry resists offset welding forces.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350 with the B06-SAUD50X350
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X350, select the drop-in SAUD50X350, which preserves the 50 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal both ways, size it by matching this bidirectional output; if you need more force, step up to the 63 mm bore, or drop to the 40 mm bore for lighter duties. A double rod is the right choice when you need anti-rotation stability, want to drive two tools from one cylinder, or need to mount a sensor cam on the back rod. For this 350 mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending and side-load damage. If switching to the SAUD and ordering the -S magnet version, note that sensors change from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X350
- ✓ 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-SUD50X350 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X350 is discontinued. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X350, mechanically identical to the standard model. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X350, which matches the bore, stroke, 1/4" port, and equal-both-ways force, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder where a rod exits both ends, the push and pull force are equal both ways: 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and 1484 N at 0.9 MPa. Operating speed ranges from 30-800 mm/s. This specific SKU has no magnet, so it cannot accept magnetic switches.
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