This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X500 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X500 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-SUD50X500
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X500 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 500mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X500, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X500
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X500
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X500 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the rod exits both ends, ensuring push and pull force are equal at 825 N @0.5 MPa. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X500, mechanically identical to the base model. This discontinued unit features a 50mm bore, 500mm stroke, 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and adjustable 21mm cushions at each end. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore.
As a drop-in replacement, the SAUD50X500 matches the 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. Note this SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot take a sensor. For design loads, expect a safe working load of ~495 N (60% of the 825 N @0.5 MPa) and a vertical lift capacity of ~42 kg with a 2:1 margin. A plain cylinder drifts 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-SUD50X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X500 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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-SAUD50X500 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-SAUD50X500 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-SUD50X500
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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-SUD50X500 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking mechanisms in cell assembly lines, utilizing equal both-ways force to maintain consistent pressure during electrode layering.
Module Transfer Handling
Moves battery modules along conveyor lines, where the double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability for stable part transfer.
Pack Tabbing Press
Actuates tabbing and welding presses in pack assembly, using the back rod to carry a sensor cam or secondary tool for synchronized operations.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X500 with the B06-SAUD50X500
To replace the B06-SUD50X500, specify the SAUD50X500 drop-in: it preserves the 50mm bore, 500mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. If sizing both ways, neighbor bores are 40mm and 63mm; verify your force requirements against the equal-both-ways output of 825 N @0.5 MPa. A double-rod design is right when you need equal force both ways, anti-rotation stability, or need to drive two tools simultaneously. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot take a sensor; the SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For the 500mm stroke, add external guides to prevent rod bending and side-load damage.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X500
- ✓ 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-SUD50X500 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X500 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X500, which matches the 50mm bore, 500mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD50X500.
Force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. Operating speed is 30-800 mm/s. It features a 20mm rod, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 21mm adjustable cushions at each end.
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