This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X600 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X600 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-SUD50X600
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X600 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 600mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X600, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X600
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X600
The B06-SUD50X600 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as AirTAC's battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD50X600, mechanically identical to the original. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal at 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 50 mm bore, and the air port is 1/4". This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X600, which retains the same bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting.
The double-rod design prevents piston rotation and allows the rear rod to carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool simultaneously. With a 600 mm stroke, external guides are recommended to manage side-load and rod-bending risks. Based on the 825 N force at 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is approximately 495 N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a magnetic switch; the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. Note that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end and do not hold loads on air loss.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X600 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X600 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X600 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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-SAUD50X600 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-SAUD50X600 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-SUD50X600
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×600 | 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-SUD50X600 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking mechanisms in prismatic cell assembly, using the equal both-ways force to maintain consistent pressure on cell layers during the 600 mm extension.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules along conveyor lines, where the double-rod's anti-rotation properties keep the payload aligned without lateral drift during transfers.
Pack Tabbing
Actuates tab welding and folding fixtures in pack assembly, leveraging the rear rod to drive a secondary mechanism or carry a cam for synchronized operations.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X600 with the B06-SAUD50X600
To replace the B06-SUD50X600, use the drop-in SAUD50X600, which matches the 50 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify the equal-both-ways force fits your needs: the 825 N @0.5 MPa output sits between the 40 mm bore (528 N) and 63 mm bore (1402 N). A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a rear cam, or two driven tools. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot use sensors; upgrading to SAUD adds CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor compatibility. For the 600 mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending. For load holding, add an external rod lock, as cushions only decelerate.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X600
- ✓ 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-SUD50X600 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X600 (battery-manufacturing dedicated SUD50X600) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X600, which shares the same 50 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The bore is 50 mm with a 1/4" air port, a 20 mm rod, and an M16x1.5 rod thread. The safe working load is ~495 N, allowing a ~42 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Speed is 30-800 mm/s.
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