This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X350S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X350S 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-SUD50X350S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350S 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-SAUD50X350S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X350S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350S
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X350S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix designates this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X350S, mechanically identical in bore, stroke, and force. Because a piston rod exits both ends, the push and pull forces are equal at 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X350S.
The dual-rod design provides inherent anti-rotation and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam, driving two tools simultaneously. With a 1/4" port and M16x1.5 rod thread, the cylinder delivers a computed safe working load of roughly 495 N (60% of the 825 N @0.5 MPa figure) and a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. This unit features a -S magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; the SAUD replacement transitions to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end, so an external rod lock is required for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X350S |
| 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-SAUD50X350S 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-SAUD50X350S 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-SUD50X350S
| 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-SUD50X350S Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies equal both-ways force for prismatic cell stacking and electrode alignment, using the back rod to trigger reed sensors without external cam brackets.
Module Transfer
Drives dual pick-off arms on battery module assembly conveyors, leveraging the anti-rotation properties of the double-rod design to prevent gripper twist.
Tab Welding Clamp
Clamps battery tabs for laser welding with a safe working load of 495 N, ensuring consistent contact while the compact profile barrel saves machine space.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X350S with the B06-SAUD50X350S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X350S, select the drop-in SAUD50X350S, which matches the 50mm bore, 350mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the equal push/pull figures (825 N @0.5 MPa, 1484 N @0.9 MPa) and check neighbouring bores if margins allow. A double-rod cylinder is the right choice when you need anti-rotation, a back-rod sensor cam, or dual-tool driving. For the -S magnet option, plan to upgrade from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Because the stroke is 350mm, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X350S
- ✓ 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-SUD50X350S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X350S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X350S. The B06- prefix simply marks this as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X350S, so the SAUD50X350S matches it exactly in bore, stroke, force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting.
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 50mm with a 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and a 21mm adjustable cushion at each end. The safe working load is approximately 495 N.
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