This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X450 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X450 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-SUD50X450
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 450mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X450, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X450
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X450 is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder, where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant that is mechanically identical to the standard SUD50X450. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminum barrel, meaning push and pull forces are perfectly equal at 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. It features a 50mm bore, 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 21mm adjustable cushions. As a drop-in replacement, the SAUD50X450 matches the bore, stroke, force, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
This cylinder offers a computed safe working load of roughly 495 N (60% of the 825 N @0.5 MPa force) and a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. The dual-rod design provides inherent anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to drive a secondary mechanism. Because this SKU lacks a -S suffix, it has no magnet and cannot accept sensors. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end; they do not hold loads on air loss, requiring an external rod lock for vertical holding. At 450mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X450 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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-SAUD50X450 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-SAUD50X450 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-SUD50X450
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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-SUD50X450 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking presses in cell assembly lines, utilizing the equal both-ways force and anti-rotation properties of the double rod to maintain parallel electrode alignment.
Module Handling Transfer
Actuates dual-sided pushers on conveyor belts for battery module positioning, using the rear rod extension to synchronize a secondary gate or sensor cam.
Tab Welding Press
Applies consistent clamping pressure for battery tab welding, where the 825 N @0.5 MPa equal force and 42 kg vertical lift capacity ensure uniform contact across the cell pack.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450 with the B06-SAUD50X450
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X450, select the SAUD50X450, which is a true drop-in match for bore, 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, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, 1484 N @0.9 MPa); if less force is needed, step down to the 40mm bore, or step up to the 63mm bore for more power. A double-rod cylinder is the right choice when you need anti-rotation resistance, equal force in both directions, or need to drive two tools simultaneously from one piston. Because this specific SKU lacks a -S suffix, it cannot use magnetic switches, but if upgrading an older -S model to SAUD, note that legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors must be replaced with current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. For this 450mm stroke, ensure external guides are used to manage side-load and prevent rod bending.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X450
- ✓ 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-SUD50X450 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X450 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X450. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, so mechanically the SAUD50X450 matches the 50mm bore, 450mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull forces are 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, a 20mm rod, and an M16x1.5 rod thread. The safe working load is approximately 495 N at 0.5 MPa.
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