This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X450S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X450S 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-SUD50X450S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450S 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-SAUD50X450S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X450S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450S
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X450S is a discontinued double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD50X450S. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning push and pull force are equal both ways at 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. It features a 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and adjustable air cushions at each end.
As this SUD model is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X450S, sharing the same bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The back rod carries a sensor cam for the installed -S magnet, which used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For sizing, the computed safe working load is ~495 N (60% of the 825 N @0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of ~42 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X450S |
| 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-SAUD50X450S 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-SAUD50X450S 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-SUD50X450S
| 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-SUD50X450S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force drives precision stacking plungers in cell assembly, pushing and pulling with identical 825 N @0.5 MPa force.
Module Transfer
The dual-rod anti-rotation feature keeps pouch cell modules aligned during horizontal handling across the production line.
Pack Tab Welding
Drives two welding heads simultaneously from opposite ends, ensuring balanced contact pressure on battery pack tabs.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X450S with the B06-SAUD50X450S
To replace the B06-SUD50X450S, use the drop-in SAUD50X450S, which preserves the 50mm bore, 450mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify your force needs against the equal both-ways ratings (825 N @0.5, 1484 N @0.9) and check neighboring bores (40mm or 63mm) if adjusting capacity. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability or need to drive two tools simultaneously. Because this unit has the -S magnet, plan to upgrade from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For this 450mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending and manage side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X450S
- ✓ 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-SUD50X450S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X450S (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD50X450S) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X450S, which matches the bore, stroke, force, and 1/4" port. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
Force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The bore dictates a 1/4" port. Speed is 30-800 mm/s. The air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; use an external rod lock for load holding.
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